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Chatham woman charged for using golf club during assault

By Jaryn Vecchio

June 16, 2026 - 10:32am

A 35-year-old Chatham woman has been charged for allegedly attacking someone with a golf club.

According to Chatham-Kent (CK) police, the accused hit the victim over the head, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries.

The alleged assault happened on June 7, 2026, with officers arresting the woman on Monday afternoon.

She's since been charged with assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The woman has been released from police custody with a future court date.

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