The Sarnia Police Service recently arrested two male drivers nearly 12 hours apart with Impaired Driving.

On December 22, 2019, shortly before 10 p.m., a 35 year old male was observed by police driving northbound on Christina Street near Maxwell Street when suddenly his vehicle crossed over the centre line nearly striking a southbound vehicle that was forced to swerve to avoid a head-on collision. This car was stopped by the officer who detected physical signs of alcohol impairment on the driver and also observed evidence of recent alcohol consumption inside the vehicle.

The driver was arrested for Impaired Driving and transported to the Sarnia Police Service for further breath tests. His blood alcohol concentration was determined to be 4 times the legal limit.

Robert John Wilkinson of Sarnia was also charged with 80 or more milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. He was later released on an Undertaking.

On December 23, 2019, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a 24 year old male was observed passed out behind the wheel at the intersection of Christina Street and London Road. He then drove northbound after a passer-by knocked on the window and woke him up. Police were then notified about this driver and received further information was that there were two small children in the back of the vehicle later determined to be ages four and five.

Police subsequently located this vehicle at Christina Street and Durand Street after it became involved in a minor collision. The driver was spoken to and the officer noted he exhibited physical signs of drug impairment. The driver also failed a standard field sobriety test that was conducted and as a result was arrested for Impaired Driving. Police also located evidence of recent drug use inside the vehicle as well as a small foil package containing suspected Fentanyl.

The driver was transported to Sarnia Police Station for a drug recognition evaluation which he failed and was determined to be Impaired by Drug. The children were safely placed in the care of a family relative.

Randy Charles Muxlow of Corunna was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl. He was held for a bail hearing and was later released on an Undertaking before a Justice of the Peace.

In both cases, each accused had their Driver’s Licence immediately suspended for 90 days and both vehicles have been impounded for 1 week.

Constable Nelson Amaral

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6137

Email: namaral@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police are currently investigating an incident that occurred around 11:00 PM on the 27^th of December 2019, near the 1300 block of Blackwell Road, North East of Michigan Ave.

The Incident can be described as an altercation between two male parties. As a result, one male party is in custody and the other is currently evading police.

The male party, who police are searching for, is believed to be seriously injured but possibly armed with a fire arm. Police believe that this male party is still hiding in the Blackwell Trails Park.

Sarnia Police are asking that the residents who reside in the block of Cathcart BLVD and Michigan Avenue, Murphy Road and Modeland Road to use caution when exiting their residents. Also if your yards back onto or are adjacent to the Blackwell Trail Park, please stay out of your yard and notify police of any suspicious activity.

The male party police are searching for can be described as a white male in his late forty’s, salt and pepper hair, medium build, wearing a black leather vest that had the words “Ride or Die” on it. If anyone has any information or observe this person, please contact the Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861.

If you see this person, please do not approach him but contact the police using 911

Sergeant MacDonald

Community Response Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5271

Jan Wilen 1973/01/07

Jan Wilen has been arrested without incident. Thank you for your patience during this incident as it unfolded for several hours.

Jan Wilen has been arrested without incident. Thank you for your patience as this call

unfolded over several hours.

The Sarnia Police Service responded to approximately 139 calls for service over New Years’ Eve and New Year’s Day.  Some of these calls included:

3 – 911 Hang Ups

11 – Alarm Calls

5 – Disturb the Peace

6 – Domestic/Family Disputes

3 – Liquor Related Offences

2 – Mischief

2 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

7 – Noise Complaints

5 – Person Welfare Checks

6 – Thefts

4 – Traffic Complaints

7 – Unwanted Persons

In addition, 18 Provincial Offence Notices (Tickets) were issued over the past two days.

Constable Nelson Amaral

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6137

Email: namaral@police.sarnia.on.ca

Over the course of the weekend the Sarnia Police Service responded to approximately 182 calls for service. Calls included the following:

11 – Alarms

9 – Ambulance Assists

8 – Break and Enter Reports

6 – Domestic Disputes

10 – Noise Complaints

4 – Shoplifts

7 – Thefts

8 – Traffic Complaints

5 – Trespass to Property

18 – Unwanted Persons

Road officers conducted approximately 43 routine traffic stops for various driving related concerns. Officers issued 30 Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) over the weekend for various offences.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Members of the Sarnia Police Service are currently investigating a break and enter to the Confederation Variety Store located in the 500 block of Confederation Street in the City of Sarnia.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 AM on January 3, 2020. A glass window was smashed out at the main door and used as the point of entry.

Miscellaneous grocery items, a large amount of lighters and E-cigarette supplies were stolen along with a quantity of cash and lottery tickets.

If anyone has any information pertaining to this crime they are please asked to contact Constable Andrew Veale at 519-344-8861, extension 6231, 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

Earlier today a release was put out regarding the investigation of a break and enter to the Confederation Variety Store located in the 500 block of Confederation Street in the City of Sarnia.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 AM on January 3, 2020. A glass window was smashed out at the main door and used as the point of entry.

Miscellaneous grocery items, a large amount of lighters and E-cigarette supplies were stolen along with a quantity of cash and lottery tickets.

Please find photos attached below of two suspects believed to be involved.

If anyone has any information pertaining to this crime they are please asked to contact Constable Andrew Veale at 519-344-8861, extension 6231, 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 looking for a Shelly Taylor to check on her well-being.

Shelly is a 45yr white female, 5’6″, 130lbs, average build, long blond hair (no picture available)

Believed to be driving a 2010 Volkswagon Sedan, 4dr, grey – licence # BXHK 665

If you know the whereabouts of Shelly Taylor, or observe the above vehicle, please contact the Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861, Ext 0

Staff Sergeant Brent Patterson #141

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

bpatterson@police.sarnia.on.ca 

Sarnia Police Service has been able to locate Shelly Taylor and have no concerns with respect to her well-being.

We would like to thank the public for their assistance in the matter.

Sergeant Jaime McCabe-Wyville #195

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 x 6195

Email: 195@police.sarnia.on.ca 

Officers from the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit have been investigating a female suspect that has been trafficking large amounts of Fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine within the City of Sarnia.

On January 7, 2020, officers from the Vice Unit requested and were granted a warrant to search a residence in the 100 block of Queen Street in the City of Sarnia.

At approximately 10:15 PM members of the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit and General Patrol made entry into the residence on Queen Street. Once in the residence officers encountered a large dog, that was brought under control without incident, and four individuals.

Officers conducted a search of the residence and located approximately 6.9 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 7.4 grams of Fentanyl. The street value of drugs seized is approximately $4,548.00. Also seized was $1480.00 in cash along with other evidence.

As a result of the investigation two individuals were arrested and charged while the other two were released unconditionally.

Jayne Candice McGuire, 62 years of age, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioids and methamphetamine) and four counts of failing to comply with recognizance. McGuire was held for a bail hearing.

Also charged was a Richard Frederick Hirt, 58 years of age, for possession of a controlled substance (opioid).

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Currently the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigation Branch is investigating a series of incidents that occurred in the early morning hours of January 4, 2019.

During the incidents suspects forced their way into the residences of various individuals and the suspects were believed to be in possession of weapons. The suspects drove around in a black GMC pickup truck while going from location to location. These incidents occurred between the hours of 2:00 AM and 5:30 AM and the accused individuals and the victims were known to each other.

No one was injured during these encounters.

The Sarnia Police Service has since arrested the suspects who are alleged to have been involved:

1. Chandrianna Nancy Cooper, 23 years of age, of Sarnia, faces one count of break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence and one count of unlawfully in a dwelling house
2. Ryan George Dionne, 30 years of age, of Sarnia, faces one count of break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence and one count of unlawfully in a dwelling house
3. Nicholas Andrew Dodorico, 24 years of age, of Sarnia, faces one count of break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence and one count of unlawfully in a dwelling house
4. Donovan Eli Joseph, 22 years of age, of Sarnia, faces one count of break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence, one count of unlawfully in a dwelling house, and two counts of failing to comply with recognizance.

The fifth individual is a young offender and faces one count of break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence, one count of unlawfully in a dwelling house, two counts of failing to comply with recognizance, and failing to comply with sentence.

Investigators require the public’s assistance regarding possible security video that may exist for the following areas and times:

1. The 100 block of Brock St North between the hours of 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM on January 4, 2020
2. The 300 block of Exmouth St between the hours of 4:00 AM and 5:00 PM on January 4, 2020
3. The 100 block of Stuart St between the hours of 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM on January 4, 2020

If you do have video surveillance that monitors the exterior of your residence and the road way in the above mentioned blocks and times we would truly appreciate your assistance. We are asking you to contact Detective Sgt. Michael Kahnert at 519-344-8861, extension 6196, with this information.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service along with Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers and Allstate Insurance (Sarnia Agency) have launched a local Camera Registry initiative.

By taking an active approach in registering security cameras that monitor the area surrounding a residence or business, the Sarnia Police Service will be able to save time and potentially gain valuable information to solve a crime or locate a missing person. These registries exist in numerous municipalities throughout North America and are proven to be a valuable resource. In addition, security cameras are an excellent tool to assist in deterring and solving crimes.

Registration is a simple process that can be done online through our website at no charge. All collected data is private and will not be shared with the public. The program is totally voluntary and at no time does the Sarnia Police Service have access to your camera’s information unless permission is granted by the owner.

The intension of this initiative is that when circumstances arise investigators can see potential video sources that are located throughout the city and will save time by not having to canvas the entire area. Officers would still require permission to access that information from your camera’s data storage.

To register for the Camera Registry, please visit here.
For frequently asked questions, please visit here.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Currently the Sarnia Police Service is attempting to located a 51-year-old male to confirm his well-being.

The Sarnia Police Service is wishing to locate Scott Edwin Hyde, 51 years of age, to ensure his safety. Mr. Hyde is described as being heavy set, five foot eight inches, and having hazel coloured eyes eyes.

Please find a photo attached below.

If anyone has any information regarding Scott Edwin’s location they are please asked to contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861, extension 0.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Scott Edwin Hyde has been located and is safe and sound.

Thank Sarnia for your help.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On Janaury 9, 2020, at approximately 2:15 am, an officer observed a car travelling northbound on Murphy Road swerving in its lane. After observing the vehicle not driving in a safe manner the office conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver it was determined that she had consumed alcohol and a demand was made to supply a suitable sample of breath into a road side screening device. Once the test was completed the device indicated that the driver had failed and she was arrested and taken into custody.

The accused was then transported to the station where she supplied further samples of breath into an Intoxilyzer Instrument before a qualified breath technician. Once the test was completed the instrument had determined that the accused had well over twice the legal limit of alcohol in her blood.

Bianca Dorina Lesenciuc, 32 years of age, now faces one count of blood alcohol of 80 mg plus.

On January 10, 2020, at approximately 12:50 am, a car being driven westbound on Errol Road North, in the area of Windermere Crescent, mounted the north curb and struck a wooden hydro pole breaking it in half and leaving the upper portion suspended by the hydro wires. The vehicle continued westbound along the sidewalk and lawns of various homes. The driver then struck a vehicle, along with a wooden fence, a grey utility box, a pick-up truck, another wooden fence, and finally came to rest on the sidewalk on Errol Road in the 1000 block.

Upon the arrival of Sarnia Police Officers the driver of the motor vehicle was taken into custody for impaired operation. He was subsequently transported to the hospital for injuries sustained and a blood demand was made to determine the amount of alcohol in his blood.

Alexander J. Gibson, 56 years of age, of Sarnia, has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and the Sarnia Police Service is awaiting the results from the blood sample taken.

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 approximately 202 calls for service. Calls included the following:

13 – Alarms

7 – Ambulance assists

9 – Disturb the peace

13 – Domestic disputes

7 – Family Disputes

5 – Mental Health Act related calls

9 – Noise complaints

11 – Person well-being / welfare checks

8 – Traffic related concerns

8 – Trespass to property

21 – Unwanted persons

Road officers conducted approximately 36 routine traffic stops for various driving related concerns. Officers issued 33 Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) over the weekend for various offences.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Lambton Court House is currently experiencing a bombardment of calls from individuals, namely from the Ottawa area, but locally as well, regarding a warrant that supposedly exists for their arrest.

The scams are in regard to either taxes not being paid or your SIN being used in a crime. The phone number being left, if you do not take the call, is 519-333-2950 which is the general phone number to the Sarnia Lambton Court House. Please do not call this number as it is tying up the phone lines.

Unfortunately, these criminals seem to find more and more ways to make everyone’s life that much more difficult.

Please understand that no agency in Canada will call you up and threaten to arrest you unless you pay now and do it over the phone. Also, if they are asking for you to pay in bitcoin or gift cards please rest assured that it is a scam.

Just hang up and do not give them any information for that is also what they are looking for. These criminals are requesting personal information, such as your SIN, and in turn will use it to create fraudulent documents such as credit cards.

We ask that you do not call the police if no information or money is lost.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

As part of an ongoing investigation by the Toronto Police Service Homicide Squad the Sarnia Police Service has been assisting in locating a suspect that resides in Sarnia. The murder occurred on December 31, 2019, at 6:14 PM in the Neilson Road and Crow Trail area where Toronto Police responded to gunshots. Three suspects were identified, two from the Toronto area and one from Sarnia.

On Monday, January 13, 2019, at approximately 10:00 AM, members of the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit, Intelligence Unit, Emergency Response Team, and Criminal Investigation Division worked together to arrest Kedar Guerra, 38 years of age, from Sarnia, on First Degree Murder charges issued by the Toronto Police Service. The arrest occurred without incident and the accused has since been transferred to the custody of the Toronto Police Service.

A search warrant was also executed in the 100 block of Water Street, yesterday, and officers cleared the scene by 1:50 PM.

For further information regarding this investigation, by the Toronto Police Service, please click on the following link: http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/46377

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service is requesting the publics assistance in locating a missing person, Amber Donaldson, who is 24 years of age. She was last seen in the early morning hours of January 14, 2020.

She is described as having a medium build, being approximately 5’6 tall 140 pounds with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. There is no clothing description provided.

If anyone has any information regarding Ms. Donaldson please contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861, extension 0.

Sergeant Jim McCabe #167

Community Policing Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6167

Email: 167@police.sarnia.on.ca