Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service)Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service)
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Pot Bust Valued At $176,000

Chatham-Kent police have busted a grow-op valued at $176,000.

Members of the Intellegence Section executed a search warrant at a Chatham home yesterday. A total of 176 pot plants, in various stages of growth, were seized.

A 54-year-old Chatham man is charged with producing marijuana and released pending a future court date.

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(left to right) SPS Deputy Chief Michael Van Sickle and Acting Chief Mike Federico. June 25, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

SPS turns off comments

SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.

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Scoreboard, June 26

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.