By: Muhammad Aamir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter
The Chatham-Kent Police have made several arrests in recent days for outstanding warrants, court violations, and criminal offences. Among those taken into custody are individuals charged with theft, mischief, and breach of bail conditions. Authorities also arrested suspects connected to break-ins, fraud, and trespassing. Police urge residents to report suspicious activity as investigations continue.
ARRESTS ON WARRANTS
The police have made multiple arrests in recent days for outstanding warrants, failure to appear in court, and various criminal offences.
Essex County Ontario Provincial Police located a 27-year-old Wheatley man who was wanted on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court. The charges against him include possession of property over $5,000, possession under $5,000, and obstructing a peace officer. He was returned to the police and released with a court date of April 28.
In an unrelated case, police arrested a 55-year-old Chatham man in connection with a break and enter investigation dating back to August 6, 2024. The incident involved the theft of approximately $67,000 worth of property. Through the investigation, police identified the suspect and determined he was involved in selling the stolen goods. The property was recovered and returned to its rightful owner. The accused was charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and trafficking in stolen goods under $5,000.
On March 19, a 29-year-old Blenheim woman was arrested on a witness warrant after failing to appear in court for an assault trial. She was released with a court date of March 28.
A 40-year-old Wallaceburg man was taken into custody for mischief. The same day, a 34-year-old Chatham man and a 41-year-old Chatham woman were arrested for trespassing at night and theft under $5,000. Both were released with a court date of April 14.
A 41-year-old Chatham man was arrested under a warrant for failing to attend court. He was released with a court date of March 28. That same day, a 37-year-old Chatham man was also arrested for failing to appear in court and was released with a court date of March 24.
A 49-year-old Florence woman was arrested during a traffic stop on March 17. She was found to have outstanding unendorsed warrants for failing to attend court, theft, and possession under $5,000. She remains in custody pending a bail hearing. Also on March 17, a 33-year-old Chatham man was taken into custody on mischief charges. He was remanded at South West Detention Centre until his next court appearance on March 19.
On March 14, police arrested a 35-year-old Moraviantown woman for failing to provide fingerprints. She was released with an April 7 court date. Later that day, a 31-year-old Chatham-Kent woman was arrested for failing to attend court and mischief. She was released with a March 17 court date.
MAN ARRESTED FOR BREACHING BAIL CONDITIONS
A 54-year-old Chatham man has been arrested after allegedly violating his bail conditions just hours after being released from custody. The man had attended a bail hearing on March 24, 2025, in connection with multiple charges from a prior incident where he allegedly assaulted two family members. Following the hearing, he was released from custody. Later, the police received another call reporting a possible breach of bail conditions. Officers were informed that the accused was on a property on Park Avenue West in Chatham and was attempting to access the rear door of the residence. Police arrived shortly after and located the man on the property. He was arrested without incident and found to be in violation of his release conditions. He was read his rights to counsel and charged accordingly.
WOMAN CHARGED WITH THEFT
A 32-year-old Chatham woman has been charged after allegedly stealing merchandise from a local business. Police say that on March 21, 2025, the woman entered a store on St. Clair Street in Chatham, selected items worth $181.88, and left without paying. She bypassed all checkout areas before exiting the store. The police located the woman a short distance away and recovered the stolen merchandise. She was arrested and charged with theft and possession of stolen property under $5,000. She was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on April 28, 2025.
WOMAN CHARGED IN PURSE THEFT
A 28-year-old Chatham woman has been charged after a purse was reported stolen on Riverview Drive. The police received the call on March 22 from a 72-year-old woman who reported the theft. An investigation revealed unauthorized credit card transactions, leading officers to identify and arrest the suspect. She was released with a court date set for March 26.
MAN ARRESTED FOR DISTURBANCE
A 30-year-old Chatham man was arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance at a local retail business. The police responded to the incident. The man was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters, where he remains pending a bail hearing. Police are reminding residents to report suspicious activity to help maintain public safety.
ATTEMPTED VEHICLE BREAK-INS
The police are investigating after a resident reported two individuals attempting to break into his parked vehicle. Police responded to the call. A 53-year-old Chatham man told officers he saw two suspects on his security camera footage trying door handles on his property. The footage showed the pair walking down the street, appearing to check for unlocked vehicles. The investigation is ongoing, and police urge residents to report suspicious activity.
POLICE MAKE 60 ARRESTS
The police made 60 arrests during the last one week as part of an enforcement effort targeting individuals wanted for outstanding warrants, failure to comply, and domestic-related offences. The arrests were carried out across multiple locations throughout the region.
