By: Muhammad Aamir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter
The Chatham-Kent police arrested 66 individuals in a targeted enforcement operation last week. The arrests involved outstanding warrants, failure to comply with court orders, assault, theft, drug possession, and break-and-enter offences. Several suspects were held for bail, while others were released with future court dates.
18 ARRESTED IN WARRANT CASES
The police and other law enforcement agencies arrested 18 people on Jan. 29 and 30 in a coordinated effort to apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants. The arrests involved various offences, including failure to attend court, breaching probation, and theft.
A 32-year-old Chatham man was arrested on a DNA warrant following a person stop. He was processed at Police Headquarters and later released with conditions. In a separate case, a 38-year-old Chatham woman was arrested after a suspicious person complaint revealed she had outstanding warrants for failing to attend court and breaching probation. She was processed and released with conditions.
Police also arrested a 67-year-old Halifax man on Grand Avenue West in Chatham for outstanding endorsed warrants. He was released with conditions and a court date of February 14. A 36-year-old Chatham woman was also arrested on an endorsed warrant for failing to attend court and was released with conditions.
A 55-year-old Chatham man was taken into custody for two counts of failing to comply with a release order and breaching probation. He was held for a bail hearing. A 35-year-old London woman, arrested by St. Thomas police for failing to attend court, was transferred to police custody and held for bail.
The London Police Service arrested a 53-year-old London man on behalf of Chatham-Kent police for a catch-and-release warrant. He was given a court date of March 10. In another case, a 49-year-old Windsor man with an outstanding arrest warrant was brought to the Chatham-Kent courthouse from the South West Detention Centre and taken into custody.
A 30-year-old Wallaceburg woman was arrested for failing to attend court and breaching probation. She was held for bail. Meanwhile, a 39-year-old Windsor man was taken into custody by Windsor police before being arrested by Chatham-Kent police officers. He was released with a court date of March 3.
A 31-year-old Chatham man was arrested for theft and possession from a clothing store on St. Clair Street. He was given a court date of March 10. Police also arrested a 49-year-old Wallaceburg man on King Street for outstanding endorsed warrants. He was released with conditions and a court date of February 10.
A 26-year-old Edmonton woman was arrested for failing to comply with an arrest warrant and is being held for bail. A 42-year-old Toronto man, who was wanted on a warrant for failure to comply, was also arrested. He was found in breach of curfew and remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
Chatham-Kent police also arrested a 42-year-old Chatham man on an Intermittent Partner Violence (IPV) warrant. He was transported to police headquarters and is currently being held for bail. A 30-year-old Chatham man was arrested for failing to attend court and mischief. He was released with conditions and a court date of February 3.
POLICE ARREST 66 IN COMPLIANCE CRACKDOWN
The police arrested 66 individuals in a series of enforcement operations targeting outstanding warrants, failure to comply with court orders and domestic-related offences. The arrests took place over multiple days as officers worked to apprehend those wanted by law enforcement.
Among those arrested were individuals facing charges related to breaching probation, missing court dates and violating release conditions. Police said the operation aimed to hold offenders accountable and ensure compliance with legal orders.
TWO ARRESTED IN SEPARATE ASSAULT INCIDENTS
Police have arrested two individuals in separate assault incidents in Chatham and Wallaceburg.
On Jan. 30, Chatham-Kent police responded to a call about a 54-year-old Chatham man who was refusing to leave a business on Third Street in Chatham. During the incident, police say the man assaulted another person, though no injuries were reported. He was arrested at the scene and held for a bail hearing.
A day earlier, officers arrested a 40-year-old Wallaceburg woman following an altercation that turned physical. Police say the woman was involved in an argument that escalated when she used an object to strike the victim, causing minor injuries. She was taken into custody and later released with a court date set for March 3, 2025.
WALLACEBURG MAN CHARGED
A Wallaceburg man has been charged after police say he broke into a business on St. Clair Street in Chatham.
The police responded to a call on Jan. 30, 2025, from a business owner reporting a break-in. Officers arrived and found a 41-year-old Wallaceburg resident inside the premises. He was arrested and charged with breaking and entering with intent and possession of break-in tools. The accused was released from custody with a court date set for March 3, 2025.
MAN CHARGED AS ATV STOP LEADS TO DRUG SEIZURE
A Chatham man is facing charges after police say he failed to stop while driving an ATV without lights and was later found in possession of drugs.
The police located the 27-year-old man and attempted a traffic stop, but he failed to comply. Officers arrested him and, during the stop, discovered a quantity of drugs. He was charged with failure to stop and drug possession. The accused was released with a court date set for March 6, 2025.
MAN CHARGED AFTER ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER
A Brampton man has been charged after police say he assaulted an officer while being removed from a Chatham property.
On Jan. 29, 2025, the police responded to a report of an unwanted person on Grand Avenue West. Officers located a 26-year-old Brampton resident who became aggressive and assaulted one of the officers. Police say the officer was not injured.
The man was arrested and taken to Police Headquarters, where he was charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. He was held for a bail hearing.
