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.
Arrest, Impaired- CK25078412
Date: December 30, 2025, Time: 17:06 hrs, Location: Margaret Avenue, Wallaceburg
On December 30, 2025, at approximately 17:59 hrs, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision on Margaret Avenue in Wallaceburg.
Investigation revealed that while an officer was conducting a traffic stop, a wheel detached from a passing vehicle and struck a marked police vehicle causing damage. No injuries were reported.
As part of the investigation, officers identified the driver of the vehicle from which the wheel detached as a 46-year-old male from Wallaceburg. The driver displayed signs of impairment and officers formed grounds to demand a breath sample from the driver, who failed an Approved Screening Device (ASD) test.
The accused was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where he provided two breath samples, both resulting in failures. He was charged with the following offences:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released with conditions and a scheduled future court date of January 12, 2026.
Arrest, Warrants – CK25078422
Date: December 30, 2025, Time: 18:32 hrs, Location: Lacroix Street, Chatham
On December 28, 2025, at approximately 12:52 hrs. police were dispatched to a local lodging establishment in the downtown area in Chatham in relation to a reported theft.
The investigation revealed that a vehicle parked in a rear parking lot had been entered overnight and items were stolen.
Through the use of surveillance footage, the accused was identified as a 28-year-old female from Chatham-Kent.
Officers formed reasonable grounds to charge the accused with the following offences:
- Count 1: Theft Over $5,000
- Count 2: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
A warrant was issued for her arrest.
On December 30, 2025, at approximately 18:32 hrs, the accused was located and arrested on Lacroix Street, Chatham for the outstanding warrant. She was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where she was released with conditions and a schedule court date of February 3, 2026.
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.