By: Muhammad Aamir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter
Over the past week, the Chatham-Kent Police Service, with assistance from other law enforcement agencies, has conducted numerous arrests targeting individuals involved in theft, assault, compliance violations, and drug-related offences. The arrests underscore the department’s commitment to community safety and crime prevention.
ARRESTS
The police have made numerous arrests, addressing offences such as outstanding warrants, failure to comply, and domestic-related incidents. In total, 17 arrests were reported during this period, ensuring continued efforts toward community safety.
POLICE EXECUTE MULTIPLE ARRESTS
The police executed multiple arrests, targeting individuals wanted for outstanding warrants, theft, and compliance violations.
A 49-year-old Chatham woman was taken into custody after officers located her on Grand Avenue West. She was wanted on an outstanding warrant issued by the Windsor Police Service and has since been transferred into their custody.
In a separate incident, a 41-year-old Chatham woman implicated in a theft investigation was apprehended. She was released from the scene and given a court date scheduled for Feb. 24, 2025.
York Regional Police also assisted in executing a warrant, arresting a 46-year-old man from King Township on behalf of Chatham-Kent Police. The man was taken into custody during a traffic stop for failure to comply with conditions and later released, with a court appearance date set for Feb. 24, 2025.
Closer to home, a 37-year-old Chatham woman was arrested on O’Neil Street for violating the conditions of her release order. She is currently being held for a bail hearing. Similarly, a 34-year-old Chatham woman was arrested on Merritt Avenue on a failure-to-comply warrant. She was released with a court date of Feb. 24, 2025.
During a routine check on St. Clair Street, police apprehended a 52-year-old Petrolia woman for failing to attend court. She was later released with conditions.
Additional arrests included a 38-year-old Chatham man, who was charged with possession of stolen property and released with a court date of Jan. 20, 2025. Meanwhile, a 30-year-old Chatham man was arrested during a breaking-and-entering investigation on Park Street. He remains in custody pending further court proceedings.
In Tilbury, a 37-year-old man was arrested for possession of stolen property related to a Dec. 2024 investigation. The man has been released with a court date scheduled for Feb. 10, 2025.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service continues to prioritize community safety, urging residents to report any suspicious activities to assist in ongoing investigations.
ASSAULTS AND THREATS
The police arrested a 27-year-old Chatham man following an assault on his 42-year-old roommate. The incident occurred at their Canal Street residence in Tilbury, where the victim fled after being physically attacked. Police located the suspect during a traffic stop, and he was taken into custody. The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
In a separate incident, a 68-year-old man from Orford was arrested after he threatened a municipal worker. The suspect was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 24, 2025.
A third arrest involved a 40-year-old man from Chatham Township who became aggressive at a St. Clair Street establishment when his payment was declined. The man threw a liquor bottle at an employee, prompting a police response. He was arrested at the scene and is being held for a bail hearing.
DRUG OFFENSES
A 28-year-old man from Brantford was arrested on King Street West in Chatham after a routine check uncovered a stash of illegal substances. The search revealed quantities of crystal meth, fentanyl, cocaine, and cannabis. The man was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and subsequently released with a court date set for Feb. 20, 2025.
BREAK AND ENTER
A break-and-enter occurred on Grand Avenue West in Chatham, where a glass door was shattered, and a 200-pound safe was stolen. Following an investigation, police identified and arrested two suspects—a 39-year-old man from Chatham and a 51-year-old man from Dover Township. The stolen safe and its contents were successfully recovered. Both suspects have been charged, and court dates have been scheduled.
