The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) responded to a variety of incidents over the past 24 hours. Below is a summary of the key events.
Assault cause BH / IPV – CK25074377
Date: December 11, 2025, Time: 10:10 hrs, Location: Blenheim
On December 11, 2025, at approximately 10:10 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Blenheim.
Investigations revealed that a 40-year-old male accused from Ridgetown and a 42-year-old female victim from Blenheim were involved in a verbal argument that escalated into a physical altercation.
As a result of the investigation, the accused was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Mischief
- Assault – Causing Bodily Harm
He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where he was later released with a scheduled court date of January 21, 2026.
Traffic Enforcement (HTA)- CK25074507
Date: December 11, 2025, Time: 22:19 hrs, Location: Wellington Street West, Chatham
On December 11, 2025, at approximately 22:19 hrs, a Chatham-Kent Police Service officer on patrol observed a vehicle being operated on Wellington Street West in Chatham.
When a traffic stop was attempted, the driver fled the vehicle and attempted to evade officers on foot. The individual was located a short distance away, hiding in nearby bushes and was arrested.
As a result of the investigation, the driver was identified as a 47-year-old male from Oil Springs. Further investigations revealed that he was driving with a suspended driver’s licence. He was charged with the following offence:
- Driving While Under Suspension
The individual was also issued a Part III Summons with a future court date. His vehicle was towed.
Bail Violations – CK25074523/ CK25074532
Date: December 11, 2025, Time: 23:35 hrs, Location: St. Clair Street, Chatham
On December 11, 2025, at approximately 23:35 hrs, Chatham-Kent Police Service attended a business on St. Clair Street in Chatham in response to a report of bail violations.
Upon entering the business, officers observed a 43-year-old male from Chatham and a 44-year-old female, also from Chatham, together. The investigation confirmed that the male was in breach of his court-ordered conditions prohibiting him from associating or communicating directly with the female.
The accused was arrested and charged with the following offence:
- Fail to Comply with Release Order
The female was also arrested and charged with the following offence:
- Facilitate Breach of Release Order
Both individuals were transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where the male is currently held for bail. The female was released with conditions.
Failure to Comply – CK25074540
Date: December 12, 2025, Time: 01:16 hrs, Location: Llewellyn St, Chatham
On December 12, 2025, Chatham-Kent Police Service officers were dispatched to a residence on Llewellyn Street, Chatham for a welfare check.
Through investigations, officers learned that a 911 call had been placed using another individual’s cellular phone.
Further investigations revealed that the accused, a 45-year-old female from Chatham was subject to a probation order that included a condition prohibiting any forms of direct or indirect communication with the involved person, an 80-year-old male from Chatham.
Officers located the accused in the company of the prohibited individual and as a result she was charged with the following:
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where she is currently held for bail.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We continue to monitor ongoing investigations and encourage residents to report any suspicious activities to assist in maintaining public safety. For more information or media inquiries, please contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service Corporate Communications – Shelomi Legall at shelomil@chatham-kent.ca or Tel: (519) 436-6600, ext. 80648.
End of Release
This release is intended for general informational purposes and does not disclose any personal or confidential information about individuals involved. All arrested individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.