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#Wheatley Man Dies After Collision @CKPSMedia

(WHEATLEY, ON) – On March 27, emergency crews responded to a collision involving a pedestrian, on Erie Street South in Wheatley. A man was crossing the street when he was struck by a car. John Allen Bedford, 78, of Wheatley, was transported to hospital with serious injuries. On April 8, Bedford succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The collision remains under investigation.

Stolen Rifle Recovered During Traffic Stop @CKPSMedia #Chatham

CKPS recovered a stolen Ruger .22 calibre rifle during a traffic stop on King Street East in Chatham, on 10 April 2018.Photo courtesy of CKPS. (CHATHAM, ON) – Last night, a CKPS officer on general patrol saw the man driving a truck on King Street East in Chatham. The officer initiated a traffic stop as the man is known to be prohibited from driving due to unpaid fines. The officer confirmed the…

Uncharitable #Chatham Men #CKPSMedia

(CHATHAM, ON) – Last night, Chatham-Kent Police were called to Goodwill Industries, on National Road in Chatham, after two men were seen inside the fenced compound. The pair were removing items from the donation bin. When officers arrived, the men were arrested after being found hiding behind a stack of pallets. Steven Bondy, 39, of Park Avenue East, and Daniel Doxtater, 57, of Taylor Avenue,…

Youth Charged With Making Threats @CKPSMedia #Wallaceburg

(WALLACEBURG, ON) – This afternoon, police were notified of a threatening photo on Instagram referencing Wallaceburg District Secondary School. The youth who was responsible was identified and located. The Wallaceburg youth, 15, has been arrested and charged with uttering threats. His parents have been notified of the incident. The youth will be released with conditions pending a future court…

Green Ribbon Remembers Bailey @CKFireDept @CKPSMedia

(CHATHAM, ON) – April is recognized as BeADonor month to raise awareness of the critical need for organ and tissue donors across Ontario. Despite significant progress, there are still over 1,500 Ontarians on the waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant. This April marks the 16th year of the Green Ribbon campaign, which started in memory of Bailey Cowell who passed away following a heart…

Clash Of The Sirens Set For April 14 @CKFireDept @OPP_WR #Chatham #CKPSMedia

(CHATHAM, ON) – Members from the Chatham-Kent OPP, Chatham-Kent Police Service, Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services, and Medavie EMS will be battling it out in the second annual Clash of the Sirens Fitness Challenge. The event features teams of four, competing in three separate, but gruelling, first responder-related challenges, which were organized by Blairs Bootcamp. There will also be a…

Intoxicated Woman Removed From VIA Train @CKPSMedia #Chatham @VIA_Rail

(CHATHAM, ON) – A Brampton woman who was causing a disturbance on a VIA Rail train was removed when it arrived in Chatham. The woman, 34, was reportedly intoxicated and harassing other passengers. Chatham-Kent Police were called to meet the train as it arrived at the station on Queen Street. The woman was taken into custody until she was sober and then released.

#CKPS Investigate School Shooting Threat @CKPSMedia

(CHATHAM, ON) – The Chatham-Kent Police Service is investigating a photo which is circulating on social media and references the possibility of a school shooting this Friday. “As with any threat to public safety, we are taking this photo very seriously,” said CKPS spokesperson Constable Renee Cowell. “I can assure everyone that we are working very diligently with school officials to ensure the…