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, Warrants – CK26001625
Date: January 7, 2026, Time: 22:33 hrs, Location: King St. W. Chatham
On January 2, 2024, at approximately 10:33 p.m., Chatham-Kent police officers responded to a call for service at a business on St. Clair Street in Chatham (CK24004903).
While on scene, officers located a 34-year-old Chatham woman who was wanted on an outstanding warrant. She was arrested on the strength of the warrant.
During the arrest, officers conducted a search and located quantities of suspected controlled substances, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, individually packaged.
As a result of the investigation, the female was charged with
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking x2
She was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and later released with a court date of Feb. 26, 2024. The accused failed to attend court, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
On Jan. 8, 2026, at approximately 10:33 p.m., while on patrol, Chatham-Kent police located the accused in the downtown area of Chatham-Kent. She was arrested on the outstanding warrant and transported to police headquarters, where she is currently being held pending a bail hearing.
Arrest, Bail Violations – CK26001638
Date: January 7, 2026, Time: 23:41 hrs, Location: William St. S. Chatham
On January 7, 2026, at approximately 23:41 hrs, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Park Street and William Street, Chatham.
During the investigation, it was revealed that one of the occupants of the vehicle, a 36-year-old male from Chatham, was in possession of a BB gun and a knife, which was in breach of his court-ordered conditions which includes, the prohibition of the accused possessing any firearms, crossbows, restricted weapons, ammunition and explosive substance for life.
As a result, the individual was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order x 2
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
The accused was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where he is currently being held for bail.
Arrest, Warrants – CK26001678
Date: January 7, 2026, Time: 02:27 hrs, Location: Grand Avenue East, Chatham
On June 13, 2025, at approximately 6:08 a.m., the Chatham-Kent Police Service was contacted by the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police after it was discovered that credit cards had been stolen and used within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Through surveillance footage and further investigation, police identified the accused as a 54-year-old Chatham woman. The investigation determined she attended a gas station in Tilbury and made several unauthorized purchases using a stolen credit card.
As a result of the investigation, the accused was charged with the following offences:
- Fraud under $5,000
- Use of a stolen credit card
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
The accused was arrested on July 17, 2025, and released with conditions and a court date of Aug. 25, 2025. She failed to attend court, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
On Jan. 7, 2026, at approximately 2:27 a.m., Chatham-Kent police officers located the accused during a traffic stop. She was arrested on the strength of an outstanding bench warrant and transported to police headquarters, where she is currently being 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.