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Broadcast time: 16:50pm |
Date: January 14, 2020 |
Amber DONALDSON has been located. She is safe, and in good Health.
The Sarnia Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Ms. DONALDSON.
Sergeant Jim McCabe #167
Community Policing Branch
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6167
Email: 167@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 11:35 AM |
Date: January 15, 2020 |
First Incident:
The Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit hsd been investigating a male who was trafficking quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl from an address in the 100 block of Alfred Street.
Vice officers requested and were granted a warrant to search the residence on Alfred Street and at 7:40 PM, on January 14, 2019, members of Vice and General Patrol made entry into the residence where a number of individuals were taken into custody.
As a result of the search officers located the following drugs:
1. 50.6 grams of powdered fentanyl with a street value of $25,300.00
2. 206.2 grams of methamphetamine with a street value of $20,610.00
3. 29.88 grams of cocaine with a street value of $2,988.00
4. Thirteen 6 mg hydromorphone contin pills with a street value of $195.00
5. Fifty-seven 18 mg hydromorphone contin pills with a street value of $1,410.00
The total value of street drugs seized is approximately $50,503.00. The total currency seized was approximately $2200.00
Also located and seized in the residence was a functioning taser and a shot gun.
The following individuals have been charged accordingly:
Second Incident:
General Patrol officers responded to a disturbance call at approximately 9:15 PM in the parking lot of an address in the 900 block of Confederation Street. Upon arrival officers observed a male being contained by people. The suspect was intoxicated and had gained access to a vehicle that was in the parking lot and that he was rummaging through.
Officers attempted to speak to the suspect but he refused to identify himself. The suspect was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and transported to the Sarnia Police Station.
Once the suspect was searched officers located the following:
The total value of drugs seized was $7935.00,
Moelijah Isaiha Sharpe, 22 years of age, of Toronto, has been charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and one count of mischief under of $5000.00. He was held for a bail hearing.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 7:55 AM |
Date: January 16, 2020 |
Today, January 16, 2019, the Sarnia Police Service will hold the official opening of the Sarnia Police Tactical and Academy Training Centre located at the Lambton Mall.
The Training Centre will allow for our officers and civilians to be in a safe and controlled environment while offering the required tools to deliver effective and appropriate training to our members.
This could not have been possible without the generous donations from two of our community’s institutions, LiUna Local 1089 and Kelgor Limited. On Janaury 15, 2019, these organizations were given the opportunity to see and learn about how their contributions are being put to good use for their community.
LiUNA , Local 1089, and its members, donated towards the purchase of a simulation room which will allow our officers the opportunity to train with accuracy to real life situations. Mike Maitland, Business Manager for LiUNA, Local 1089, stated to our members that “LiUNA has a long history of supporting the communities that they live and work in, if this contribution both benefits the people of Sarnia and also allows the Sarnia Police Service to train and equip officers to serve the citizens of Sarnia in a safe and effective manner, then we have accomplished our goal.”
Another organization which assisted in making this training facility possible is Kelgor Limited. Matt Gordon, a co-owner of Kelgor Limited, wanted the members of the Sarnia Police Service and the community to know that “This donation was made possible by all of the employees of Kelgor Limited who are proud to be part of the community and helping to ensure public safety”. Kelgor’s donation assisted in creating the defensive tactics room at the training centre by allowing for the purchase of Kevlar training mats.
Without the donations made by Kelgor and LiUNA, it would not have been possible for this specialized equipment and we thank you.
Above photo, Deputy Chief Lockhart, Jason McMichael (LiUNA Community & Government Relations), Ralph Gosselin (assisted in the building of the training centre), Cathy Dam, (Financial Director for the Sarnia Police Service), Mike Maitland, (LiUNA Local 1089, Business Manager), Chief Norm Hansen, Calarance Fields (LiUNA Local 1089 –Assistant Business Manager), Chief Instructor Shawn Osborne.
Front row, from the left, Blake Stearer (Kelgor foreman), Matt Gordon (Kelgor co-owner), and Chris Brand (Kelgor foreman). Back row, from the left, Deputy Owen Lockhart, Tom Parkes (Kelgor President), Chief Instructor Shawn Osborne, and Chief Norm Hansen.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 10:30 AM |
Date: January 17, 2019 |
The Annual Women’s March will be held this coming Saturday, January 18, 2019. The pre-march rally will be held at 12:00 PM, noon, in the area of the Lambton Mall parking lot situated to the north of the Canadian Tire gas bar.
At the conclusion of the rally (approximately 12:30PM), a march from the rally location will take place.
The group will be marching from the rally point to the south side of London Road. They will proceed westbound on the south sidewalk of London Road to Murphy Road where they will cross London and return eastbound on the north sidewalk of London Road.
The Sarnia Police Service would like to advise the public that there may be minimal traffic disruptions in the above noted areas but members of the Sarnia Police Service will be present for traffic control and to ensure everyone’s safety.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 11:00 PM |
Date: 19 JAN 20 |
The Sarnia Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13 year old male Thomas LACHAPELLE, born July 7, 2006 from the Sarnia area. Thomas has been missing since Friday 17 Jan, 08:00 AM and needs to be located to check on his wellbeing.
Description: 5’3″ in height, 100lbs, slim build, with short blonde hair.
Clothing: Last seen wearing a large black winter coat and red Jordan brand running shoes.
If anyone comes across Thomas or has any information in regards to his where abouts, please contact the Sarnia Police Service immediately at 519-344-8861 Ext:#5200.
Staff Sergeant Paul Mamak #123
Sarnia Police Service
B Platoon – Community Response Division
Tel: 519-344-8861, Ext: 5271
Email: 123@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 8:25 AM |
Date: January 20, 2020 |
Over the course of the weekend the Sarnia Police Service responded to approximately 165 calls for service. Calls included the following:
7 – 911 Hang-ups
12 – Alarms
6 – Ambulance Assists
6 – Assaults
9 – Domestic Disputes
7 – Family Disputes
5 – Missing Person Related Calls
7 – Person Well-Being / Welfare Checks
7 – Traffic Complaints
10 – Trespass to Property
11 – Unwanted Persons
Road officers conducted approximately 39 routine traffic stops for various driving related concerns. Officers issued 18 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
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Broadcast time: 10:50 AM |
Date: January 20, 2019 |
The Sarnia Police Service is currently investigating two crimes where elderly women had their purses stolen from them.
The first incident occurred on January 16, 2020, involving a male being described as tall and thin and wearing dark clothing. The suspect pulled a purse away from a 73-year-old female and then ran from the scene. The victim fell to the ground and sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. This incident occurred in the parking lot located to the southwest of Russell Street and London Road (behind Central Baptist Church) at some time between 9:00 AM an d 10:00 AM.
The second incident occurred on January 19, 2020, at approximately 3:00 PM, in the 300 block area of Maria Street, to the west of Russell Street. In this case a 76-year-old female had her purse snatched by a suspect. Fortunately, she did not sustain any injuries and the suspect ran from the scene again. A person in the area heard the elderly female yelling and gave chase after the suspect but was unable to catch him.
In the second incident the suspect is described as being Caucasian, in his twenties, wearing a dark coloured parka, jeans, and has a hospital mask on.
We are asking the public to please be aware of their surroundings when exiting or entering their vehicle. These targeted attacks are against elderly females for their purses. If possible, attempt not to display your purse openly and consider a wallet that can be placed in your coat.
Below is a photo of a person of interest to the Sarnia Police Service regarding these robberies. If anyone has any information you are please asked to contact Detective Jeff Rovers at 519-344-8861, extension 6159, 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
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Broadcast time: |
Date: 20 January 2020 |
Please be advised, that Thomas LACHAPELLE reported missing on the 19 January 2020, 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
| Broadcast time: 8:35 AM | Date: January 22, 2020 |
This morning, at approximately 6:10 AM, the Sarnia Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of London Road and Murphy Road.
The collision involved a motor vehicle and a female pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to Bluewater Health and has since been transported to a London Hospital in serious condition.
Northbound Murphy Road will be closed between London Road and Ryan Street as well as southbound traffic on Murphy Road between Brenchley Street and London Road, so please avoid the area. Sarnia Police Service Traffic officers are currently investigating the scene and will be for several hours.
If there are any witnesses to the collision, they 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
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Broadcast time: 11:10 AM |
Date: January 22, 2020 |
Thanks to the public’s assistance, a suspect has been arrested in relation to the robberies which occurred on January 16 and January 19, 2020, where two elderly females had purses stolen from them during daylight hours in the area of Maria Street, Russell Street North, and London Road.
During the first incident the elderly female fell to the ground and sustained minor injuries that required medical treatment. Fortunately, the second victim did not sustain any injuries. Due to the photo released, from the surveillance camera, the suspect was identified as Robert Leonard Charboneau, 42 years of age, of Sarnia.
On January 21, 2020, at approximately 11:25 AM, while detectives were still gathering evidence regarding the robberies involving Charboneau, officers responded to a break and enter in the 100 block of Conestoga Drive. The resident heard someone inside their home and when she attended a rear room she was confronted by a male who ended up leaving the home without incident.
Officers had immediately attended the area and located the suspect for the break and enter. It was determined that this suspect was the same person wanted for the robberies of the purses, Charbonneau.
Charboneau was taken into custody without incident and faces the following charges:
Charboneau has been held for a bail hearing.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 12:15 PM |
Date: January 22, 2020 |
On January 21, 2019, at approximately 10:00 AM, members of the Sarnia Police Service COPPPS Unit were in the 1400 block of Exmouth Street attempting to locate an accused wanted on outstanding warrants for failing to attend court and on a warrant of committal.
Officers observed the suspect as he was leaving a residence and approached him advising him that he was under arrest. The suspect immediately dropped a bag he was carrying and began to run from the police.
Officers gave chase after the male who ended up running into a store located at Lambton Mall. The officers were able to catch up to the suspect and take him to the ground. The suspect began to resist the officers and refused to comply. Officers were finally able to handcuff the accused and take him into custody.
The accused was found to be in possession of quantities of crystal methamphetamine and cocaine along with a folding knife that can be opened with the flick of a wrist.
As result of the search and the arrest made Justin Alexander Elipani, 24 years of age, of Sarnia, now faces the following charges:
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 10:20 AM |
Date: January 24, 2020 |
On January 22, 2019, at approximately 6:10 AM, Sarnia Police officers responded to a collision involving a female pedestrian and a motor vehicle on Murphy Road just to the north of the intersection of London Road.
The pedestrian was ultimately transported to a London Hospital in serious condition.
Last evening the 63-year-old female passed away due to the injuries she sustained. The Sarnia Police Service will not be releasing her name.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 2:25 PM |
Date: January 24, 2020 |
The Sarnia Police Service would like to take this time to congratulate Constable Ron Szabo of the Traffic Branch for being recognized by MADD Sarnia Lambton for his exemplary attention to the fight against impaired driving in 2019.
Below Erin Pollard of MADD Sarnia Lambton stands in between Constable Ron Szabo (to her right) and Deputy Chief Owen Lockhart (to her left) as she presents the award to Constable Szabo.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 3:22am |
Date: 27 January 2020 |
Sarnia Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating a missing 15 year old female.
Ember Nahmabin was reported missing at 11:00pm on January 26th, 2020. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the Sarnia Police.
Ember Nahmabin is described as being 5’4″ tall and weighing approximately 120 lbs. (Picture attached)
Sergeant Skinn #166
Community Response Division
Tel: 519-344-8861 x 6166
Email: 166@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 8:40 AM |
Date: January 27, 2020 |
Over the course of the weekend the Sarnia Police Service responded to approximately 160 calls for service. Calls included the following:
10 – Alarms
7 – Ambulance Assists
8 – Domestic Disputes
6 – Motor Vehicle Collisions
4 – Noise Complaints
10 – Person Well-Being Checks
4 – Prevent Breach of Peace
6 – Shoplifters
7 – Traffic Complaints
11 – Unwanted Persons
Road officers conducted approximately 15 routine traffic stops for various driving related concerns. Officers issued 7 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
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Broadcast time: 10:15 AM |
Date: 27 January, 2019 |
On Thursday, January 23, 2019, at approximately 9:30 AM, two vehicles were involved in an incident that began on Modeland Road at the 402 on ramp heading southbound.
The two vehicles involved were a white Ford Explorer and a white Ford Focus. The vehicles continued south on Modeland Road to Wellington Street where they turned right to head westbound.
The vehicles then turned left onto Finch Drive heading southbound. At the intersection of Cobblestone Crescent and Finch Drive the Ford Focus struck the rear of the Ford Explorer. No significant injuries occurred due to the impact.
At this time the Sarnia Police Service is looking for any witness that may have noticed any interaction between the two vehicles starting on Modeland Road and ending at the collision.
If anyone has any information they are please asked to contact Constable Connor Green at 519-344-8861, extension 6223.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 4:50 pm |
Date: 27 January 2020 |
The Sarnia Police Service is no longer seeking to locate Ember Nahmabin. She has been located.
Sergeant Van Sickle #181
| Broadcast time: 1:35 PM | Date: January 28, 2020 |
This morning, at approximately 8:10 AM, the Sarnia Police Service Traffic Unit attended a single vehicle collision on Finch Drive to the north of Wellington Road.
A smaller sized pickup truck was travelling northbound on Finch Drive when it lost control and spun out. The vehicle then proceeded over the west curb of Finch Drive, in front of the YMCA, struck a bus shelter and dislodging a fire hydrant from the ground.
The vehicle sustained significant damage.
Fortunately, no one was injured during this incident.
A 43-year-old driver has been charged with careless.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca
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Broadcast time: 12:05 PM |
Date: January 29, 2020 |
The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton is once again partnering with the Sarnia Police Service to help register loved ones living with dementia.
Three out of five people living with dementia will go missing at some point in their dementia journey, which is a serious safety risk. If not found within 24 hours, half of them will have a serious injury or die. Statistics have proven that anyone living with dementia is at risk for going missing.
That is why on
Saturday, February 1, 2020,
the Alzheimer’s Society of Sarnia-Lambton have partnered with the Sarnia Police Service to provide an opportunity for individuals living with dementia to be registered as someone at risk of going missing. Registration will take place between 10am and 2pm at the Sarnia Police Station located at 555 Christina Street North, Sarnia, ON. Refreshments will be provided. Caregivers are asked to bring a current photo of their loved one along proper identification and health information.
Our hope is for those with dementia to live well and safely within our community. Let’s make this another successful “Living Safely with Dementia: Registration Day.”
If you have any questions please contact Inspector Jeff Hodgson at 519-344-8861, extension 6093.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca