On March 13, 2026, police responded to a report of a stabbing in the Murray Street area of Wallaceburg. Due to the severity of the incident, the investigation was immediately assumed by the Major Crime Team with the assistance of the General Investigations Unit and Community Patrol, whose members worked diligently and collaboratively to advance the case.
Through prompt and thorough investigative efforts, members of the Major Crime Team were able to quickly identify the accused, determine the involvement of associated parties, and secure key evidence critical to the investigation. This swift action resulted in the identification of 36-year-old female resident of Chatham-Kent, who has since been charged with Attempted Murder.
On March 16, 2026, the accused was located with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Unit and taken into custody where she is held for a bail hearing.
This was an isolated incident and the victim and accused are known to each other. The investigation remains ongoing, anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Garth Reid at 519-436 – 6600 ext. 80404 or garthr@chatham-kent.ca or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or www.ckcrimestoppers.com
The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to pursuing violent offenders and ensuring the safety of the community.