Summer is a time for vacations, road trips, festivals, beaches, and shopping, but it can also present more opportunities for vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles. Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is encouraging residents to take a few simple precautions that can significantly reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime.

Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers welcomed golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters to the Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held today at the beautiful Maple City Country Club. Presented by Lally Chevrolet Sales & Service, AVLIS Jewelry, Thames Communications, and McLean's Painting, the tournament brought together members of the community for a day of golf, networking, and fundraising in support of local crime prevention initiatives.

Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is urging market vendors and small business owners to verify that event organizers are legitimate before submitting applications, sharing personal information, or sending payment. A recent incident involving fraudulent vendor registration materials for the Blenheim Cherryfest highlights the importance of ensuring vendors are working through official channels before providing money or personal information.

BenefitShow.net in partnership with Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is bringing the top-quality premier tribute show FOREIGN JOURNEY: The Best of Foreign and Journey to the Chatham Capitol Theatre on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 8:00 pm.

Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is encouraging residents, parents, and educators to learn more about the warning signs of gang recruitment as part of their ongoing efforts to reduce gangs and gang-related activities across the community.

Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is reminding residents to remain vigilant about vehicle security after police in several jurisdictions across Ontario have reported incidents involving tracking devices being secretly attached to vehicles.

Be aware of how scammers can get you to reveal personal information over the phone, for example, they may cay something like “Hi Grandpa, do you know who this is?" to get the victim to reveal a name. Often, the imposter will ask the grandparent to “keep the information from mom and dad,” swearing the grandparent to secrecy. They may even pretend to hand the phone over to someone posing as a lawyer seeking immediate payment.

Romance scams often begin on dating websites, social media platforms, or messaging apps. Scammers create convincing profiles, build trust quickly, and then manipulate victims into sending money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or personal information.

Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is reminding residents to take proactive steps to protect their homes and personal safety as many people prepare to travel internationally during the winter months.

When you call or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers, every detail counts. Even the smallest piece of information might be the missing puzzle piece investigators need. A good tip is one that is specific, accurate, and detailed.

Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is pleased to announce that the Third Annual Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament has secured three official title sponsors, thanks to the generous support of Lally Chevrolet Sales & Service, AVLIS Jewelry, and Thames Communication. This major sponsorship has helped to secure the success of the annual golf tournament.

January is Crime Stoppers Awareness Month, and the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association has announced that the national theme for 2026 is “Safe Streets, Strong Communities… Together We Can Stop Crime.” To mark the beginning of the year and highlight the important role Crime Stoppers plays in community safety, Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers, joined by municipal staff, local partners, and members of the public, raised the Crime Stoppers flag at the Chatham Civic Centre.

The past year has been a busy and productive one for Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers, as the organization continued to work diligently in support of the community with the shared goals of stopping, solving, and preventing crime across Chatham-Kent. In addition to supporting investigations through anonymous tips, the organization also focused on education and outreach that promote safety, security, and overall community well-being.

Over the last week several complaints have been made regarding the Grandparent Scam. Scammers are targeting seniors by pretending to be a grandchild in distress — often claiming they’ve been arrested, in an accident, or need urgent help. Often the scammers will beg you not to tell anyone and ask for money via wire transfer, gift cards, or crypto.

Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is inviting community-minded individuals to apply for open positions on its Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to support a respected and important organization that plays a vital role in public safety and crime prevention across the region.

On September 17th sometime between 12:00pm and 11:30pm unknown suspects broke into a residence on Paxton Drive in Chatham. It is believed suspect(s) disabled a back door camera and entered the residence by smashing the glass in the patio door. Approximately $30,000 in jewelry, cash and accessories were stolen from the residence.