Over the course of the weekend the Sarnia Police Service responded to 194 calls for service. Calls included the following:

12 – Alarms

8 – Ambulance Assists

5 – Disturb the Peace

13 – Domestic Disputes

10 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

14 – Person Well-Being/Welfare Checks

7 – Thefts

11 – Traffic Complaints

4 – Trespass to Property

18 – Unwanted Persons

Road officers conducted approximately 27 routine traffic stops for various driving related concerns. Officers issued 22 Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) over the weekend for various infractions.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

As part of an going investigation by the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit it was determined that a 30 year old male from Sarnia was trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine within the City of Sarnia.

On March 7, 2019, at approximately 9:15 pm members of the Vice Unit, with assistance from the Sarnia Police Service COPPS unit, conducted a traffic stop of the suspect in his vehicle and arrested the accused on reasonable and probable grounds for possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine.

A search of the accused and his motor vehicle located over 8 ounces of methamphetamine with an approximate street value of $22,600.

The accused in this matter, Thomas David Deline, 30 years of age, of Sarnia, remains in custody pending a bail hearing for his release.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On March 9, 2019, at approximately 2:30 pm, members of the Sarnia Police Service were dispatched to the 700 block of Ross Street regarding a pick-up truck that had struck a tree in the area.

Officers spoke to witnesses who advised that the pick-up truck had driven across the lawn of a residence and then reversed out of the driveway striking a tree in another front yard.

The witnesses pointed out the truck to the officers which was parked in the driveway of another residence on Ross Street.

Officers attended the house where the truck was parked and observed evidence of tree matter on the bumper of the truck.

They then attend the house and spoke with the driver of the truck who had already entered his home. Upon speaking with the driver, reasonable grounds to arrest the accused for impaired operation of a motor vehicle were formed.

The accused was then transported back to the station where he supplied samples of breath into the Intoxilyzer. Test results indicated that the accused had over three times the legal limit of alcohol in his blood.

The accused, Terry Lane Johnson, 62 years of age, of Sarnia, now faces charges for impaired operation of a motor vehicle, and for operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On March 7, 2019, at approximately 7:15 pm, a resident in an apartment building on Finch Drive noted that their patio window had a hole in it due to the fact that it appeared to have been shot at by a BB gun. Police did attend to investigate the matter but at the time there were no details of where the shot may have come from.

On March 8, 2019, at approximately 7:30 pm, officers were again dispatched to the same complex of apartment buildings regarding a man carrying his child outside that was struck by a BB being shot at him. Fortunately he did not sustain any injuries (nor was the child hit) but he was able to point out the building and unit the shot was fired from. He advised police that he had observed a male standing in front of a window holding what appeared to be a rifle in his hands.

Surveillance video was also available showing the shooting from March 7 coming from the same unit as the shooting on March 8.

Officers attended the suspected unit and after investigating the matter further formed reasonable grounds to arrest a male youth under the age of 16 for two counts of weapons dangerous and one count of mischief under $5000. A BB rifle was also seized.

After being arrested and processed the youth accused was released on a Promise to Appear and an Officer in Charge Undertaking to face a court date.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating a Sarnia resident Rosemary Mordling who is in her late 60’s.

Rosemary is described as 4 feet 11 inches, medium build and has serious medical issues.

Family and friends believe she may have travelled to the Chatham area but have not heard from her since Saturday March 9^th.

Anyone with information as to her whereabouts please contact Sarnia Police at (519) 344-8861 ext. 5201

Sergeant Mullins

Community Response Division
Tel: 519-344-8861 x 5271
Email: 108@police.sarnia.on.ca 

The missing female Rosemary Mordling has been located in the Chatham area safe and well.

Sarnia Police thanks the pubic for their assistance.

Sergeant Mullins

Community Response Division
Tel: 519-344-8861 x 5271
Email: 108@police.sarnia.on.ca 

On March 12, 2019, at approximately 2:30 pm, officers responded to numerous calls regarding a female walking into traffic and almost being struck by vehicles in the 800 block of Exmouth Street.

Upon the arrival of officers a witness directed them to behind a building where the female was located.

The female was observed to be sitting in a garden and in an agitated and distressed state. The 40 year old female was crying, yelling, swearing at herself. As officers approached the lady they observed that she appeared to have cut her wrists as there was fresh blood and she was also noted to be holding a box cutter.

Officers began to engage in conversation with the female in an attempt to calm her down but unfortunately she would not calm down and began to re-direct her anger at the police. Officers were pleading with the female to put the knife down but she would not. The female’s behavior continued to escalate. She finally stood up and began approaching the officers with a knife in hand and refused to respond to any requests that the officers put forth.

As the incident continued to escalate and out of concern for all parties involved an officer deployed his Taser which allowed other officers to secure the female and bring her under control. The female continued to thrash and yell at the officers but any further risk of harm to her and the officers was prevented.

The female was transported to hospital regarding the injuries to her wrists and here mental health with no further incident.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On March 13, 2019, at approximately 2:30 pm, the Sarnia Fire Department and the Sarnia Police Service responded to a residential fire in the 200 block of Maxwell Street in the City of Sarnia.

At the time the fire started several people were within the residence. It is alleged that at some point prior to the fire the accused was upset about something with another resident. The incident escalated to the point where a third person attempted to intervene and his sweater was set on fire by some sort of incendiary device.

Fortunately that person was able to remove the sweater in time before being burnt. The fire then rapidly spread throughout the upper level of the house causing extensive damage to the home. All occupants were able to escape without injury.

As the investigation continued officers were able to arrest the accused who currently remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

James Lawrence Kelly, 23 years of age, of Sarnia, has been charged with assault with a weapon, arson with disregard for human life, and arson causing damage to property.

Damage to the home is believed to be approximately $50 000.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Over the course of the weekend the Sarnia Police Service responded to 201 calls for service. Calls included the following:

10 – Alarms

7 – Ambulance Assists

8 – Break and Enter reports

11 – Disturb the Peace

8 – Domestic Disputes

8 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

6 – Noise Complaints

7 – Person Well-Being / Welfare Checks

7 – Thefts

9 – Unwanted Persons

Road officers conducted approximately 28 routine traffic stops for various driving related concerns. Officers issued 14 Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) over the weekend for various infractions.

As for St. Patrick’s Day, the Sarnia Police Service is happy to say that the luck of the Irish was shining down on us and that there was nothing of significance or out of the ordinary to report regarding Sunday night.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On March 18, 2019, at approximately 5:00 am, members of the Sarnia Police Service and Lambton Paramedics were dispatched to an address in the 100 block of Queen St. regarding a 33 year male party who was believed to have overdosed on Fentanyl.

Upon arrival officers observed that the male’s skin was dark grey in colour, his lips were blue, and his breathing was very shallow. Officers administered Narcan to the victim who appeared to respond positively and the male was then transported to hospital via ambulance.

While one of the officers was still at the residence, after the male was transported to hospital, a 24 year old female that was present began showing signs of also having overdosed on Fentanyl. The officer immediately called for a second ambulance to attend and she too was transported to hospital for precautionary reasons.

It is unknown what their current status is.

We would like to remind the public if you know someone that may find themselves in a situation where an individual may overdose on Fentanyl or some other form of opioid to have Narcan available. Narcan can be picked up at Lambton Public Health or at various pharmacies.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On March 16, 2019, at approximately 4:40 am, members of the Sarnia Police Service responded to a robbery at a local convenience store at the intersection of Exmouth Street and Capel Street.

Upon police arrival the suspect had left the area. The suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt or jacket and was concealing his face with what was believed to be a mask. The suspect is believed to be wearing ¾ high brown boots with white soles and laces which were not laced up. The suspect fled the store with a quantity of cash. The suspect is believed to be a male and was carrying some sort of tool.

OPP K9 attended and assisted in a track of the area which assisted in locating some evidence.

Please find photos of the suspect below.

If anyone has any information regarding this robbery they are please asked to contact Detective Constable Brian Halfpenny at 519-344-8861, extension 6213, or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service is currently attempting to identify a male and female couple who had spoken to a young girl in the area of Willard Avenue and Webster Drive, located in the north end of the City of Sarnia.

The incident occurred on February 28, 2019, between the hours of 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm.

The only description police were able to obtain was that the vehicle is described as being a smaller sized white, four door car that drove away slowly. Also, the man was bald and the female was blonde but no age could be ascertained from the young girl.

At this time the Sarnia Police Service is hoping to speak to anybody with information related to this suspicious vehicle and its occupants.

If so, you are please asked to contact Detective Tyler Callander at 519-344-8861, extension 6193.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police are currently looking for a Nick Dube, 11yr old. Last seen walking in the Cardiff Dr and Wellington St area at approximately 9pm. Nick left his residence after having an argument with his mother. If anyone observes Nick, please contact the Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861.

Description:

5ft tall, 120lbs, husky build

Wearing a blue/black/orange winter coat, black and red running shoes, khaki pants

Carrying a black backpack with white stripes.

Staff Sergeant Brent Patterson #141

Community Patrol Branch
Sarnia Police Service
Tel: 519-344-8861 x 5271

bpatterson@police.sarnia.on.ca

Please be advised that Nick Dube has been located and is safe.

Staff Sergeant Brent Patterson #141

Community Patrol Branch
Sarnia Police Service
Tel: 519-344-8861 x 5271

bpatterson@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sometime between the month of December of 2018 and January of 2019, an individual working for a local cleaning company stole a number of blank cheques from the office of a business he was cleaning at. The office was closed at time when the cleaning company and the suspect were present. Also taken at the time was a camera.

Beginning at the end of January the suspect began writing a number of cheques to himself, each valued at over a thousand dollars. He would deposit the cheque into his account and then cash it. The suspect was successful in cashing four cheques before the business and bank became aware of the fraudulent transactions by January 29, 2019. The suspect by this time had cashed over $6000.

The suspect continued his crime spree up until March 6, 2019, but fortunately all the cheques had since been cancelled.

As detectives from the Sarnia Police Service Criminal investigation branch investigated the matter they were able to determine who the suspect was.

On March 16, 2019 the accused was finally located and arrested by a member of the Sarnia Police Service COPPS Unit. Upon his arrest other cheques were also located on his person.

The accused, Bradley Michael Furtah, 30 years of age, faces 42 criminal charges ranging from theft under $5000, possession of property obtained by crime, fraud, and possession of forged documents.

Furtah is currently under investigation for possible other thefts and frauds that he has alleged to have committed.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Over the course of the weekend the Sarnia Police Service responded to 198 calls for service. Calls included the following:

6 – Alarms

8 – Ambulance Assists

8 – Disturb the Peace

8 – Domestic Disputes

6 – Mischiefs

8 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

12 – Person Welfare / Well – Being Checks

4 – Shoplifters

9 – Thefts

12 – Trespass to Property

16 – Unwanted Persons

Road officers conducted approximately 14 routine traffic stops for various driving related concerns. Officers issued 12 Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) over the weekend for various infractions.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On Friday, March 22, 2019, at approximately 5:10 pm, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Christina Street North regarding a motor vehicle collision that had occurred. Information received at the scene was that one of the vehicles was pulling out of its parking spot along Christina Street when it struck another vehicle that was driving by.

As the investigation continued the officer investigating the matter formed grounds to demand a sample of breath be provided into a roadside screening device from the driver of the vehicle who was pulling out of the parking spot. Upon completion of the roadside screening test a “Fail” was indicated by the instrument and the accused was arrested for having 80 mg, or more, of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. The accused was then transported back to the station where further testing was conducted on the Intoxilyzer 8000C which confirmed that the individual, Andrew John Pearson, 56 years of age, of Forest, had over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood and was charged accordingly.

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, at approximately 2:00 pm, officers from the Sarnia Police Service were dispatched to the area of Vimy Crescent and Massey Crescent to check on the welfare of a female sitting in a vehicle with the engine running for approximately an hour.

Officers spoke with the female and noticed that she appeared to be distraught and that a nearly empty bottle of wine was present on the passenger seat beside her. The officer formed grounds to demand that a sample of breath be provided into a roadside screening device.

A number of attempts to provide a sample of breath into the roadside screening device were met with failure by the accused and she was warned that she would be charged for refusal if she did not comply. She was again given a number of opportunities to supply a sample of breath which were also met with failure.

The accused, Yesina Cruz De Molina, 44 years of age of London, was subsequently charged with failing to comply with a demand to supply a sample of breath.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Members of the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit entered into an investigation regarding a male residing in the 1200 block of Sandy Lane, in the City of Sarnia, that was dealing purple powder fentanyl.

On March 27, 2019, officers from the Vice Unit requested and were granted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant for a unit in the 1200 block of Sandy Lane.

While officers conducted surveillance in the area they observed the suspect in this matter along with another male complete a drug deal outside the building at approximately 6:55 pm. At this time the suspect along with the individual that took part in the transaction were arrested. They were found to be in possession of fentanyl.

At approximately 7:00 pm Vice Officers executed the search warrant at the unit in question. Upon entry into the residence a male and female were located inside and arrested.

A search of the residence located further powder fentanyl along with other drugs.

In total officers seized:

1. 12.68 grams of powder fentanyl
2. .75 grams of methamphetamine
3. .5 grams of cocaine
4. $910 in currency

The total street value of all drugs seized is approximately $6420.00.

As a result of the drug deal and search warrant Craig Henry Oost, 32 years of age, faces two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (opioid), and two counts of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine and cocaine).

As a result of the drug deal Darren Andrew Nesbitt, 42 years of age, faces one count of trafficking (opioid).

Finally, due to the search warrant, the two people face the following charges:

1. Amanda Lynn Gardner, 34 years of age, faces one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking (opioid), two counts of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine and cocaine) and one count of failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking.
2. Garnet William Robinson, 32 years of age, faces one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking (opioid), two counts of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine and cocaine) and one count of failing to comply with conditions of probation.

Nesbitt was released on a promise to appear from the Sarnia Police Station while Oost, Gardner, and Robinson were held for a bail hearing later today.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service has been made aware of another scam that has popped up in the city and happens all over.

The scammer advises that he or she has a house or apartment to rent and offers a very attractive rent. The victim is asked to drive by the residence to take a look if they wish to. Also, the fraudster presents a very appealing story to why it is being rented out in this fashion and what a great opportunity it is.

The criminal will correspond with you via internet but never actually shows you the residence. First and last months’ rent is expected to be deposited into a bank account at which point the fraudster will allegedly forward you the keys to the residence. Unfortunately no keys will ever show up.

There have been no victims to this scam that the Sarnia Police Service is aware of locally but we would like to advise the public of its existence.

Always do your research when renting a place or any sort of transaction of this nature. Obviously take the time to see the residence and meet with the individual renting the residence out.

Remember if it seems too good to be true more than likely it is!

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On March 28, 2019, at approximately 11:00 pm, members of the Sarnia Police Service were dispatched to the area of Elgin Street and Napier Street regarding a vehicle that had struck a house.

Upon arrival officers noted that there was extensive damage to the residence and that the drive of the vehicle had left the area. Fortunately witnesses at the scene were able to identify the driver and what had occurred, and were also able to advise police that the driver fled the area.

Officers located the suspect at his residence a short distance from the collision scene where they arrested him for failing to remain at the scene. As the officers continued their investigation reasonable grounds were formed to arrest the accused for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

The suspect was transported to the Sarnia Police Station where a qualified breath technician was present. Upon completing the testing on the Intoxilyzer 8000C it was determined that the accused was three times over the legal limit.

The accused in this matter, David Michael Carew, 31 years of age, faces charges for impaired operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited driving, operate a motor vehicle without insurance, and operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of over 80mg.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca