Chatham-Kent police have charged a 37-year-old man with unrelated charges after an investigation into social media posts involving Ursuline College. On Oct. 20, officers investigated reports involving a man who had been protesting near Ursuline College Chatham. Officers reviewed concerns about the man’s interactions with students and assessed information that had been reported at that time. The investigation did not identify a credible threat to the school. During the Oct. 20 investigation, police addressed the reported interaction and identified the man involved. Police say the evidence available at that time did not establish grounds for the charges that were later laid. In the days that followed, information related to the incident continued to circulate through social media posts, videos, screenshots, and group chats. As the information spread, additional rumours and unverified claims began to circulate throughout the school community. On Oct. 30, 2026, the CKPS received further reports regarding information being shared online suggesting a possible shooting threat at Ursuline College Chatham. Officers attended the school, spoke with administration, students, and other involved parties, and reviewed the information being circulated. The investigation determined there was no immediate threat to the school and no individual posing a danger on school property. Police did not identify a credible threat against Ursuline College Chatham. While investigating the source of the rumours, officers obtained additional information about the male’s activities and interactions near the school. That investigation led officers to believe the man had breached several court-ordered prohibitions. As a result, the 37-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with: The charges are not related to a credible threat against the school. The accused was arrested and held for bail. As a result, he was remanded into custody until his next court appearance on Nov. 2, 2026.
