Chatham man charged after police seize drugs, weapons and $23,000

A 53-year-old Chatham man has been charged after a joint investigation led to the seizure of drugs, weapons, ammunition and approximately $23,000 in cash, Chatham-Kent police said. Officers arrested him on November 1, 2026, as a search warrant was executed at a home on Evening Drive in Chatham.

The investigation began in September 2026 and involved Chatham-Kent police and the Collingwood Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit. Police said it targeted people believed to be distributing illegal drugs across Ontario.

Investigators identified the Chatham man as someone who allegedly received and distributed controlled substances supplied through a broader trafficking network. Police executed multiple search warrants at locations across the province on November 1.

What police seized

Police said the investigation led to the seizure of approximately 960 grams of cocaine and 645 grams of MDMA, also known as ecstasy. The estimated street value of the controlled substances was approximately $134,700.

Other items seized included a prohibited conducted energy weapon, a replica .177-calibre handgun, digital scales, drug packaging materials and multiple rounds of ammunition. Police said the approximately $23,000 in Canadian currency was believed to be proceeds of crime.

Charges and next steps

The man was charged with possession of cocaine and MDMA for the purpose of trafficking, possession of ammunition and a conducted energy weapon contrary to an order, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 and driving while under suspension.

Police said he was held in custody pending a bail hearing. Investigators also secured the vehicle he was operating when arrested, pending further judicial authorization and examination.

Anyone with information about drug trafficking or other criminal activity can contact Chatham-Kent police at 519-436-6600.