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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
'Odour investigation' forces evacuation of some residents in Wheatley
Residents of a section of Foster Street in Wheatley are being evacuated due to what Chatham-Kent police are calling a "odour investigation." Residents are being evacuated on Foster Street between Victoria and Erie, police said in a statement. A temporary shelter has been established at the local arena at 196 Erie Street N. for those displaced by the evacuation. All emergency services are currently on scene to manage the situation. Police are urging the public to stay away from the area until further notice. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent referred questions to police. It was not immediately clear how many residents are being evacuated.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Man charged after driving with girlfriend partially out of vehicle: CKPS
A member of the Chatham-Kent Police Service seen in Chatham, Ont. on April 10, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) Chatham-Kent police say they have charged a 27-year-old man after he was driving with his girlfriend partially out of the vehicle during an argument. On Wednesday at 8:50 p.m., individuals approached police to report an incident. They reported that at 7:45 p.m., at a Sheldon Avenue residence, a man engaged in a verbal argument with his romantic partner. Police say witnesses saw the man driving in reverse with the girlfriend partially inside the vehicle and the door open. As the situation escalated, police say the witness attempted to intervene by standing in front of the vehicle, resulting in the vehicle making contact with them. The man continued to drive forward, with the girlfriend still not fully inside the vehicle. Police later met with the man and his girlfriend at a residence in the south end of Chatham. Officers say the 27-year-old Chatham man admitted to being an unlicensed driver and acknowledged operating the vehicle during the incident. He was subsequently arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was charged with two counts of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle. He was later released with conditions and a scheduled court date of July 21, 2025.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Fire investigators at Chatham house fire
Chatham-Kent police and fire investigators remain on scene after a house fire on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Michelle Maluske/CTV News Windsor) Chatham-Kent police and fire investigators remain on scene Tuesday after a house fire. Crews responded to a two-storey home converted into four units. CK fire Chatham-Kent police and fire investigators remain on scene after a house fire on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Michelle Maluske/CTV News Windsor) The fire appeared to be from a rear lower level unit. Heat also melted the siding on the next door neighbours' house.
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Search continues for missing individual in Chatham
Chatham-Kent police are searching the area around the Thames River looking for a missing teenage girl. June 23, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) Police in Chatham-Kent say a search is underway for a missing person in the area of the Third Street Bridge. In an updated release issued Monday, the Chatham-Kent Police Service said it is actively investigating a report involving a missing individual. The coordinated search effort includes aerial and marine support from both Chatham-Kent police and the Ontario Provincial Police, along with marine assistance from Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue and ground support from the Emergency Response Team. Officers were seen combing the Thames River earlier in the day, and police say the investigation remains ongoing. No additional details have been released, as police cite privacy concerns for those affected. The Chatham-Kent Police Service says it appreciates the community's support and understanding, and will provide updates as appropriate.
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Increased police presence along Thames River
The Chatham-Kent Police Service is letting the public know that there will be an increased police presence along the Thames River throughout the day. Police say it is in connection with an ongoing investigation. Officers say there is no threat to the public safety, and residents are encouraged to proceed with their usual activities.
