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CK police briefs -- Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Home Invasion Arrest

A Chatham woman wanted in connection to a violent Chatham home invasion in August has turned herself in at Chatham-Kent (CK) police headquarters.

CK police said the 42-year-old woman was arrested on Monday afternoon, processed, and released with a future court date of December 12, 2026.

She is charged with break and enter, armed robbery, assault, wearing a disguise with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault causing bodily harm, and uttering threats.

Police said they continue to investigate the home invasion robbery that occurred on Delaware Avenue in Chatham on August 10.

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Impaired Driving Charge

A man, who Chatham-Kent police allege blew three times over the legal alcohol limit, has been charged with impaired driving following a crash near North Buxton.

CK police said the single-vehicle crash happened near A.D. Shadd Line and Seventh Line on Monday afternoon.

The 21-year-old Raleigh Township man was charged with impaired driving and driving with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.

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Intimate Partner Violence Assault Charge

A 44-year-old Chatham man has been charged with assault after allegedly assaulting his partner during an altercation.

Chatham-Kent police reported the intimate partner violence incident took place on Grand Avenue East in Chatham on Monday night.

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