Two arrested for drug trafficking
Tuesday (May 21) officers were at a residence on King Street East in Chatham for an unrelated investigation when they observed a man and woman who appeared to be selling illegal drugs. The woman was immediately arrested. The man fled the area on foot and was observed throwing away a…
Driver seriously injured in single vehicle crash
Last night emergency crews were called to the intersection of Duart Road and Cochrane Line in Orford Township in response to a single motor vehicle collision. The driver lost control, crossed over Cochrane Line, knocked over a stop sign, collided into the ditch where the vehicle became airborne and struck…
Police make 2 arrests after break and enters
Police have arrested a Wallaceburg man in connection with a break and enter that occurred yesterday in Chatham. Just before 5 o’clock last night officers were called to Buckingham Ave where they observed a broken window and a man with cuts on his arms. After receiving medical treatment the 39-year-old…
Entrepreneur workshop at the Retro Suites
“The Ground Floor” is an entrepreneurial workshop which will be held tomorrow (May 23), at the Retro Suites in Chatham. The workshop features successful, yet local, entrepreneurs, who will share their experiences with up-and-coming business owners. They talk about their successes, pitfalls, and financial realities they have experienced over the…
Workshop for pet lovers coming in June
The Chatham-Kent Public Library, partnered with the Chatham-Kent Veterinary Hospital, has announced that they will host a workshop called “Basic Pet Care for Dogs and Cats”. The event will take place on Saturday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Veterinarian, Dr. Emily Durbin, will be on site to…
Police investigating two thefts
Yesterday a residence on Cedar Hedge Line in Chatham was broken into. One hundred dollars in damage was caused to the door, and $4000 worth of electronics were taken. And yesterday, between 2:00 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., suspect(s) entered a residence on John Street in Harwich Township. Once inside, approximately…
Crash in Blenheim results in 25,000 dollars in damages
Just before 11:00 a.m. yesterday emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash in Blenheim. A Dresden man, driving down Allison Line, did not stop at the intersection and struck a Blenheim man driving on Communication Road. The Blenheim man was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with non life-threatening injuries.…
Woman charged after colliding with school bus
Early yesterday police and emergency crews responded to a two vehicle crash on Talbot Trail. A 24-year-old Chatham woman was travelling westbound on Talbot Trail, near Mull Road, when she lost control of her vehicle and struck a school bus. The accident occurred around 8 am and six high school…
Another “Wanted” man turns himself in
Chatham-Kent Police arrested and charged another man wanted on the CKPS Most Wanted List. A man wanted for numerous crimes, including break and enter and theft, turned himself into authorities earlier this week. Ashton Falconer, a 23 year old of Sarnia, was arrested and released with a future court date.…
Motorcycle crash results in charges
A two vehicle crash on Grand Ave yesterday afternoon has resulted in one man being charged with careless driving. A 23-year-old Chatham woman stopped for an amber light and was rear-ended by a 30-year-old Chatham man on a motorcycle. The man was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with non…
Police Use DNA to Solve old Break and Enter
Police have made an arrest in a break-and enter that occurred back in March of this year, using DNA evidence. The incident occurred on Raleigh Street in Chatham. About 1000$ worth of property was taken at the time. Last week police received a DNA hit from The Center of Forensic…
Police Week to focus on social media and elder abuse
Police week kicked off yesterday across Ontario. In Chatham-Kent the focus will be on social media and elder abuse. Police hope to reveal how policing agencies are using social media as a means of community engagement, as a crime prevention tool, and to assist in spreading the message that Elder…
LCBO warns customers to stock up
OPSEU, the union representing the workers at LCBO stores, announced today that it will file a human rights claim of wage discrimination against female employees. The union accuses the LCBO of, “deliberately classifying regular, year-round customer service work as ‘casual’ in order to pay the majority of its employees –…
Chatham man charged in fiery Brigden Road, Lambton Line crash
On May 9, 2013 at around 6:30 a.m., Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Clair Township Fire Department and Lambton EMS responded to a crash at the corner of Lambton Line and Brigden Road. Investigation determined that a Dodge vehicle was travelling northbound on Brigden Road when it collided…
Navistar building set to be demolished in Chatham
In the latest news for the idled truck manufacturing plant in Chatham, Navistar plans to demolish it’s Richmond Street facility. The factory- used to manufacture trucks has been on the site for 65 years. In it’s prime, the factory employed more than 2,200 workers. Contractors were on-scene at the location…
Chatham woman hospitalized after collision on 40 Highway
Chatham-Kent OPP continue to investigate an accident that occurred around 1 o’clock this afternoon on 40 Highway near Fairview Line. Early investigations reveal that a white Ford Escape collided with a tractor-trailer. It is reported that the driver of the Ford Escape, a 51 year old female of Chatham, deliberately…
Rachel’s Story: Eye exams encouraged after brain tumour discovered, see video
16-year-old Ridgetown resident Rachel Carnegie is currently recovering at the Children’s Hospital in London, after undergoing her second surgery to remove a brain tumour this past Friday. Rachel, who is now legally blind as a result, had the tumour discovered at an eye exam in Chatham, by Dr. John Parks.…
Attempted robbery at Burger King in Chatham
At about 10:30 p.m. a lone suspect entered Burger King at 252 Grand Avenue West and demanded money. The employee refused to give the suspect any money so the suspect exited the restaurant. The suspect was last seen fleeing the area on foot towards Thames Lea Plaza. No one was…
Council continues to explore Chatham-Kent OHL franchise
The possibility of an OHL team coming to Chatham-Kent is set to explored further by Council. Staff presented an overview during a committee of a whole meeting last night. Council voted 11-4 in favour of having staff creating a business plan for a potential OHL franchise, along with sports and…
Water levels high across Chatham-Kent region
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services advises that the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) reports the waters of the Thames River are expected to peak in the Chatham area today. The LTVCA advises “that this significant amount of rainfall has caused some local watercourses to reach bank…
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