Ridgetown threats: Chatham man, 46, charged after alleged axe threat
Chatham-Kent police say a 46-year-old man faces three charges after an investigation into threats against his partner. He is due in court on Dec. 14.
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Chatham-Kent police arrested and charged a 46-year-old Chatham man after receiving a call about threats in Ridgetown on Nov. 4, 2026. Police said the call came in at about 6:50 p.m. and concerned a man allegedly making threats to harm other people.
According to police, investigators learned that between Oct. 21 and Oct. 23, the man allegedly threatened to break his partner’s legs and throw hot coffee on her to burn her.
Police said their investigation also revealed an incident on Nov. 1 at the partner’s residence. They allege the man picked up an axe and held it in the air in an intimidating manner while he was with her. He then allegedly threatened to use the axe on her.
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Charges and court date
As a result of the investigation, the man was arrested and charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, according to police.
Police said the accused was taken to Chatham-Kent Police headquarters after his arrest. He was later released on a Form 10 undertaking with conditions. A future court date was set for Dec. 14, 2026.
The police release identifies the matter as file CK26082270 and describes it as an uttering threats case.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Chatham-Kent Police Service