November 4, 2026, Statistics:
| Calls for Service 235 ▼ 3 WTD 1028 vs prev day | Reportable Calls 40 ▲ 2 WTD 165 vs prev day | Property Checks 26 ▲ 2 WTD 122 vs prev day | Arrests 2 ▼ 2 WTD 13 vs prev day |
CK26082270 – Uttering threats
Date: November 4, 2026, 18:50 hrs
Location: Ridgetown, ON
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 18:50 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service received a call for service in the town of Ridgetown regarding a male making threats to harm other people.
Through investigation police learned between the dates of October 21 – October 23, 2026, a male party threatened to break his partners legs and throw hot coffee on her to burn her.
Further investigation revealed, that on November 1, 2026, while the male was with his partner at her residence, he picked up an axe and held it in the air in an intimidating manner. The male then threatened his partner stating he would use the axe on her.
As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old Chatham male was arrested and charged with:
- Two counts of – Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
- One count of – Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
The accused was then brought to Chatham-Kent Police headquarters where he was later released on a form 10 undertaking with conditions and future court date of December 14, 2026.
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