Woman spits on retail worker: Police

A member of the Chatham-Kent Police Service seen in Chatham, Ont. on April 10, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)

A woman has been charged after allegedly spitting on a retail worker at a store in Chatham.

On Tuesday, police were called around 12:30 p.m. to the business on King Street West for a disturbance. When officers arrived, they said the complainant was visibly upset and said she was allegedly spat on by a woman.

Officers took statements and reviewed audio evidence and said the accused spat on the victim after being refused service due to not having enough money.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service said the accused also threatened the victim, which was confirmed by a witness.

A 40-year-old Chatham-Kent woman is now facing charges for assault and uttering threats.