On August 25, 2024, at approximately 5:49 a.m., emergency crews attended 99 McNaughton Avenue East in Chatham for a structure fire.
As a result of the investigation, Erin Ott, 30 years old of Chatham has been arrested and charged with Arson-Disregard for Human Life. She was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing. As a result of the bail hearing, she has been remanded into custody until her next court date of September 5, 2024.
Leonard Greason, 48 years old of Chatham is currently wanted by the Chatham-Kent Police Service for Arson-Disregard for Human Life. Greason is also known to frequent London, Ontario.
DO NOT approach or interact as they may be considered dangerous, and members of the public have NO AUTHORITY to detain these individuals. If you know the whereabouts of this person or anyone on the Chatham-Kent Most Wanted List, please call Chatham-Kent Police at 911 or 519-352-1234, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
The investigation is on-going and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Mark VanderGriendt at 519-436-6600 Ext. 80207 or markv@chatham-kent.ca. You can provide information anonymously by submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
