BlackburnNews.com file photo of the Chatham-Kent Police Services headquarters.Police were able to return $2,500 worth of stolen PA audio equipment to a church in Thamesville Friday.
Police say during the week of April 2, officers seized a sound system, believing it to be stolen.
It turned out the equipment belonged to St. James Presbyterian Church in Thamesville.
On Friday, police learned the identity of the individuals who previously held the stolen property. Two men were arrested and remain in custody pending a bail hearing.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
