Chatham-Kent Police were called to a well-being check just before 12 noon on Monday at a residence on Bedford Street. The police found a 44-year-old woman dead inside the house. Police have since arrested a 42-year-old Chatham man and charged him with first-degree murder. He is being held pending a bail hearing. Police say in an effort to protect the integrity of the investigation, no further information will be released at this time. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Paul Brophy at 519-436-6600 ext. 619 or [email protected]