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Sarnia man with weapon and outstanding arrest warrants charged
A man in Sarnia with possession of a weapon and outstanding arrest warrants was arrested on Saturday. An officer in the area of Exmouth Street near Copland Road recognized the 46-year-old male walking on the sidewalk, who had outstanding arrest warrants with Sarnia Police Service and the Anishinabek Police Service. A search of the male revealed a concealed knife. An investigation revealed the man was prohibited from possessing any weapons according to a judicial release order from April 26. The male uttered death threats while the officer secured the knife and has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, utter threats to cause death and fail to comply with judicial release order.
CTV News
15-06-2025
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Call to police turns into impaired driving arrest: SPS
A dire warning that drinking and driving leads to arrest. Photo: OPP The Sarnia Police Service have arrested a driver for alleged impaired driving, thanks to a call from a citizen. On Saturday just before 8 p.m., police received the report of a potential impaired driver. Police said a woman was out of her vehicle, acting erratically on Russell Street. The vehicle didn't appear to be moving, according to a news release, so neighbours tried to move it for her, but said the driver appeared intoxicated. Police arrived and said the suspect was showing signs of alcohol intoxication, trying to get back into the vehicle. Officers arrested the driver and towed the car. After two breath samples, the SPS said the driver was more than twice the legal limit. A 38-year-old woman of Sarnia has been charged with impaired driving and impaired driving over .08. The SPS encourages everyone to call and report suspected impaired drivers to 911.
CTV News
15-06-2025
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Man arrested in $6,500 theft, merchandise recovered
A man has been arrested after a theft worth more than $6,500 in Sarnia. On Saturday around 4:30 p.m., police were called to the incident at a Northgate store in the 500 block of Exmouth Street. Police were told the suspect was wearing a facemask and had stolen gift cards and medical supplies before driving away northbound on Colborne Road. The vehicle was quickly found and stopped on Indian Road. The driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, was arrested. A seizure resulted in a big quantity of razor blades, gift cards, gum, and other items. Police said electronic devices with the purpose of bypassing store security systems were also found. As the investigation continued, police learn the suspect was on release from similar crimes in Halton and Toronto. The release said the man was prohibited from going to specific retail stores and that was violated in the Sarnia incident. It was also discovered that a similar theft took place earlier in the day in Brights Grove, but it wasn't reported to police. A 41-year-old Richmond Hill man is facing charges for theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, disguise with intent, and two counts of failure to comply with a release order. 'We are increasingly seeing organized retail theft targeting our local businesses,' said Chief Derek Davis of the Sarnia Police Service. 'These individuals often target specific items that are in turn re-sold through unscrupulous businesses or on the street. Immediate reporting, coupled with a quick and coordinated response by SPS patrol officers resulted in an arrest and the recovery of the stolen property.'
CTV News
06-06-2025
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Man charged in dispute involving a knife: SPS
A man is facing charges after a dispute involving a knife in Sarnia. On Thursday around 10 p.m., the Sarnia Police Service was called to the Suncor Docks on St. Clair Parkway with reports of a man with a knife. According to police, a 48-year-old woman and her 14-year-old son went to Sarnia from London to fish. The pair was originally fishing at the south end of the dock, when the son decided to move and find a better spot. Officers said when he did that, a man came up to him, and said he should fish somewhere else. The man allegedly pulled a knife on the boy. The boy told his mother, who confronted the man. The SPS said the knife was pulled again and the suspect put it to his own neck, making a threatening gesture, and pointed it at the woman and 'charged at her for a short distance.' The woman backed away, tripping over an anchor and hitting her head. Police found the man nearby and arrested him without incident. A 12-inch fishing knife was recovered. No injuries were reported other than the victim's head injury, which she refused paramedic assistance for. A 69-year-old man of Scotch Pine Gate Mississauga is now facing charges for assault with a weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon.
CTV News
28-05-2025
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Standoff results in arrests: SPS
Arrests have been made in Sarnia following a standoff between police and two people. On Tuesday just before 2 p.m., the Sarnia Police Service was called to Vidal Street South, north of Divine Street, for an assault in progress. Witnesses told officers that a 51-year-old resident of Vidal Street South was the victim of the assault, which involved two other men. During the incident, police said a handgun was pulled and pointed at the victim's head. The two suspects ran from the scene and to a nearby apartment as sirens were heard headed towards the location. A containment was set up by the SPS on the home, securing the area. The involved suspects, who were potentially armed, wouldn't leave the home, leading to tactical response from the OPP. Several hours of negotiations took place, leading to both men surrendering just after 8:30 p.m. The investigation is ongoing and charges haven't been finalized. A 36-year-old man of no fixed address and a 54-year-old of no fixed address were arrested on several charges. Anyone in the area who witnessed the scene or has video surveillance of the incident that began on the street is asked to contact the SPS Criminal Investigations Division at 519-344-8861.
