The Lucas family has long-standing roots in the Chatham community, and many of its family members have been integral to the building and shaping of our community. Tracing their roots back to the United States (Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania) and into slavery, they eventually settled in many early Black settlements of Windsor, Dresden and Chatham.…
Black History Month – Civil Rights Movement in Chatham-Kent In 1948 a group of Black citizens from Chatham, Dresden and North Buxton met and established the National Unity Association (NUA) after racist and segregation incidents in the town of Dresden. The four primary purposes included: To promote the welfare of all people regardless of colour,…
The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 216 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Two people were arrested, and four were on outstanding warrants. Woman Arrested for Bail Violations CK23007794 On March 9, 2022, the woman entered a peace bond with a condition to pay restitution to the other peace bond participant by a…
Police Conduct a Search Warrant CK23006695 On February 9, 2023, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Intelligence Section executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act Search Warrant on Talbot Street West in Blenheim as part of a drug investigation. Approximately $3,000 worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, hydromorphone, and clonazepam were recovered and seized for analysis. Digital…
The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 157 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Eight people were arrested, and four were on outstanding warrants. Woman Arrested for Intoxication CK23007673 At 2:51 p.m., police responded to a disturbance on George Street in Ridgetown. Upon arrival, police located an intoxicated woman who could not care for…
Retired Constable Allen Thompson Allen Thompson, referred to as “Al” by his friends and family, was hired by the Dresden Police Service on August 5, 1969, making him Dresden’s first and only Black Police Officer. During his career, Al was described by his superiors and his fellow officers as a pleasure to be around, humorous,…
