Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 225 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 3 people were arrested.
Break and Enter/Arrest – CK25029612
On Thursday May 22nd, 2025, police responded to the area of Northland Dr, Chatham after receiving reports of a suspicious person entering a home under construction. The male suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.
Based on descriptors provided to police, the suspect male was located a short distance away and subsequently placed under arrest after a preliminary investigation was conducted. The 27-year-old Chatham man was charged with several Criminal Code offences including, Break and Enter, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000, Mischief Under $5000 and Breach of Probation.
The 27-year-old Chatham man was held in police custody pending a bail hearing.
Impaired/Arrest – CK25029721
On the evening of May 22nd, 2025, police responded to the area of King St W, Chatham in response to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver. Information received was that a vehicle operating on King St W was swerving and may have also struck a sign. Police promptly located the subject vehicle in the area of St Clair St. in Chatham, where a traffic stop was initiated.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol, and they were subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation. The driver was then transported to police headquarters for further testing. Breath samples taken from the male driver registered above the legal limit and he was later charged with Over 80mgs of alcohol per 100ml of blood.
The 35-year-old Alberta man was later released from police custody with a future court date.