A Sarnia Police cruiser was involved in a crash on Murphy Road, south of the London Road intersection, yesterday afternoon around 1:30 PM. No one was hurt in the collision but a fire hydrant and sign were damaged. The cruiser had to be towed from the scene. The cruiser had been northbound on Murphy in the curb lane when a minivan being operated by a 20 year old female, also northbound on Murphy in the inside lane, made an sudden lane change, colliding with the cruiser and pushing it up over the curb. The 20 year old van driver, who is from Sarnia, was charged with Unsafe Lane Change. There was minor damage to her van.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

A 35 year old Sarnia woman was arrested yesterday afternoon when she was found hiding in a closet in a Brock Street apartment. It all started at just after 2 PM when an officer observed the woman with two men walking on Brock Street. The officer was aware the woman was on probation and one of the conditions was that she not associated with one of the males.

The woman saw the cruiser and began walking briskly along, away from the man, widening her distance between them. She then opened the door of an apartment in a home and went inside. The officer approached a woman sitting on the porch and the woman advised the officer no one should be in her apartment. They entered the found the accused hiding in the closet. She was arrested. She faces two counts of Breach of Probation and one count of Unlawfully in a Dwelling. She was transported to headquarters for processing then later released on a Promise to Appear and will go to court September 17.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police along with other emergency services attended the intersection of Harkness and Talfourd Streets in Sarnia after two vehicles collided late yesterday afternoon, around 4 PM. A Jeep Cherokee ended up on its roof after the collision. The second vehicle involved was a Sarnia taxi. Two people were in each vehicle and all escaped serious injury. The passenger in the cab was transported to hospital as a precaution. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

The Jeep was northbound on Harkness Street when it collided with the eastbound cab. The Jeep was being operated by a 17 year old Sarnia youth and he was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for Failing to Stop. The intersection was closed while the scene was cleared.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

A 28 year old Brampton man was charged with impaired driving, operate a motor vehicle with more than 80mg of alcohol, dangerous driving and fail to remain at the scene of a collision after five vehicles were struck in the Michigan, Newell, and Flamingo Street areas. The incident took place on August 12, 2013, between 8:50 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.

Initially, the Brampton man was operating his vehicle, which was towing a utility trailer, east on Michigan Avenue when he veered into the westbound lane. A westbound vehicle on Michigan Avenue tried unsuccessfully to avoid a collision the east bound vehicle. The westbound vehicle was side swiped and sustained damage to a side mirror. The Eastbound vehicle swerved again and struck another westbound vehicle on Michigan Avenue.

The suspect vehicle attempted to flee the area by turning north onto Newell Street where two parked vehicles were struck. The suspect continued to Hollywood Place where he continued westbound at a high rate of speed swerving all over the road. In the meantime, the trailer he was towing lost a tire. The vehicle continued to Christina Street then on to Flamingo where yet another parked vehicle was side swiped. The suspect vehicle then came to a stop on the cul-de-sac on Flamingo Drive.

The driver was arrested on Flamingo Drive for impaired driving. A later breath reading revealed his blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit.

After further investigation of the incident, the driver was charged with “over 80mg”, fail to remain and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

The accused was held in custody until sober at which time he was released on bail with a court date of September 24, 2013.

Paramedics attended the scene of one of the collisions to deal with minor injuries resulting from the deployment of an airbag. The patient was not transported to hospital. There were no other known injuries. The extent of damage to the vehicles involved is not known.

Sarnia Police are on the scene of a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Davis and Brock Streets. The collision occurred today at around 11:10 a.m. Sarnia Fire and Rescue and Paramedics also responded.

Investigation has revealed that a westbound vehicle on Davis Street ran a red light at Brock Street colliding with a northbound vehicle. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage. The driver of the northbound vehicle was transported to Bluewater Health with minor injuries resulting from the deployment of an airbag.

The driver of the westbound vehicle has been charged with failing to stop at the red light.

Sarnia Police Service officers were kept busy the weekend of August 23 -25 handling 190 calls for service in the city. Some of the calls responded to include:

16 – Thefts

11 – Noise Complaints

8 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

9 – Liquor License Violations

9 – Domestic Disputes

11 – Disturb the Peace Calls

9 – Alarms

6 – Bail Violations

Constable Les Jones

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6091

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service is attempting to identify the man in this photo. This man entered an Exmouth St. electronics store on Thursday 22 August 2013 at about 4:00 pm then again at about 7:00pm. On both occasions the man took a number of items after removing them from the packaging, placing them in his pockets and leaving the business. The items are valued at almost $900.00.

If you know this person’s identity please contact the investigating officer Constable Nick Mclean at 519-344-8861 Ext.6214 or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Les Jones

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6091

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

The male party pictured in a media release earlier today has turned himself in. The 33 year old Sarnia man attended the front desk at about 3:30p.m. and was charged with two counts of Theft Under $5000.00. He was released from custody on a Promise to Appear and has a court date in late September.

The Service would like to thank the community for their assistance in this case. Several tips were called in regarding the identity of the person in the photo.

Constable Les Jones

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6091

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

School starts in one week and the Sarnia Police Service is reminding drivers that the streets will once again be busy with students. Please allow extra time when heading out on the roadways. Take a moment to think if there are school zones, crossing guards or bus routes along your normal commute to work. Be extra vigilant and be prepared to stop for crossing guards and school buses.

Parents, please take some time this week to talk to your younger children about the need to use safe routes to school and to obey crossing guards and traffic lights and signs and to be aware of traffic.

Parents who drive students to school should allow extra time in the morning so they do not feel rushed. Think about the task at hand and get everyone to their destination safely.

Constable Les Jones

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6091

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service is once again asking the public’s assistance to identify a subject involved in a crime. The male party whose photo appears below was captured on video surveillance using a stolen credit card.
The occurrence took place at a local business. Anyone who knows this individual is asked to contact the investigating officer, Detective Constable Dwayne Whelpley @ 519-344-8861 x 6151 OR Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers @ 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

 

Constable Les Jones

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6091

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

The male pictured in a media release from August 28, 2013 has been identified. He has since been arrested and released on bail, charged with fraud and possession of stolen property under $5000.

The Sarnia Police Service once again thanks the public for their assistance.

Sarnia Police officers responded to 219 calls for service since Friday night at 5 PM. The calls included:

5 Assault complaints

9 Disturb the Peace complaints

16 Domestic disputes

14 Liquor related calls

8 Mischief to Property complaints

8 Noise complaints

12 Theft complaints

11 Trespassers/Suspicious Person complaints

6 Trouble with Youth complaints

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Vice Branch, assisted by members of the Criminal Investigations Branch and uniformed officers, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Maxwell Street last night around 8:15 PM. Upon entry, officers located a 48 year old female in the living room. In front of her on the coffee table were morphine capsules. She was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Officers continued with the search and located more drugs, drug paraphernalia and about $900 in cash. The drugs found were suboxone, morphine, hydromorphone (also known as dilaudid), crystal methamphetamine, marihuana and methylphenidate. The total street value of the drugs seized was about $3,700.00.

While officers were in attendance searching, a 19 year old female arrived at the residence. She was found to be in possession of marihuana. She indicated she also lived there. She was arrested. The two women are being held for bail hearings. They both face Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x 5. The 48 year old has additional charges of Breach x 2 and the 19 year old will have an additional charge of Possession of Marihuana.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Traffic Branch is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in a hit and run collision today just after the noon hour at the intersection of Wellington and MacKenzie Streets in the central part of the city. The suspect vehicle is described as an older model red Dodge Caravan with damage to the right front corner. This van was being operated by a younger male, most likely in his 20′s. The van had been southbound on MacKenzie Street and failed to stop at the stop sign. It collided with a vehicle that was eastbound on Wellington Street. The eastbound vehicle stopped but the van continued on from the area.

If you have any information on this hit and run collision, please contact Constable Ron Szabo of the Sarnia Police Traffic Branch at 519-344-8861, extension 6127 or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

A Sarnia Police COPPS Branch officer spotted a car travelling southbound on Russell Street near Devine Street early this morning, just after midnight. The car had swerved towards the curb and when the officer pulled in behind the vehicle, he observed the front left tire was flat and a strong smell of burning rubber could be detected. The car was stopped near Confederation Street. The male driver had difficulty rolling down the driver’s window, struggling to find the switch. He eventually opened the door and spoke to the officer. The undeniable smell of alcohol was present.

The 47 year old Sarnia man admitted to consuming some beer. A roadside screening device was brought to the scene. After numerous attempts to provide a suitable sample of his breath, a “Fail” was registered. He was placed under arrest and taken to police headquarters where he provided a sample of his breath into an Intoxilyzer. He was later released on a Promise to Appear and will make his first court appearance October 8, 2013.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Broadcas

As of about 2:20 pm, Sarnia Police are presently on scene investigating a collision. Two involved people have been transported to hospital by ambulance. An involved car caught fire. Sarnia Fire Department is also on scene.

Police request people avoid this area for the next hour or so as to not clog the area.

Update to follow .  .

Staff Sergeant Chris Oram

Tel: 519-344-8861

Ext. 5271

Sarnia Police responded to a total of 189 calls for service since Friday night at 5 PM. The calls include:

2 Fires

5 Assault complaints

5 Breach of Bail investigations

20 Disturb the Peace/Noise complaints

7 Domestic Disputes

5 Liquor Licence Act complaints

6 Motor Vehicle Collisions

7 Shoplifters/Theft investigations

10 Trespassing/Unwanted Person calls

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

It was a weekend full of arrests for Sarnia Police and the main aggravating factor in these arrests was alcohol. The majority of the arrests were made Saturday, September 7.

Just after midnight on the 7^th, police were called to the 200 block of Wellington Street to find a man passed out on the grass. He was only wearing one sandal. One of his toes was bleeding. Police had difficulty waking the 45 year old Sarnia man. Efforts were made to take him to his brother’s home which was nearby, but there was no answer at the door. The man was unable to care for himself so he was arrested and taken to police headquarters and lodged till sober. He was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for Being Intoxicated in a Public Place.

Just before 1 AM, police spotted a 51 year old intoxicated man in the back parking lot of a business in the 700 block of Exmouth Street. He was urinating in the lot. Police approach to speak to him and learn his name. He was found to be on an Undertaking with conditions of no alcohol. He was arrested and taken to police headquarters. He will face a charge of Breach of Undertaking was held overnight to appear before a Justice of the Peace the following morning.

Around 1:15 AM, police responded to the area of Front and George Street regarding a disturbance. Police arrived to find a 41 year old Sarnia man being detained by another man. The man being detained was yelling and being belligerent. He had been previously causing a disturbance in an establishment and was asked to leave but had refused. He was showing signs of alcohol impairment. He was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. He was taken to police headquarters to be lodged till sober. He was issued a Provincial Offence Notice.

On the same date, police were sent to the area of Christina and Cromwell Streets in the downtown core around 2:35 AM regarding another disturbance. One man was taken into custody after he refused to leave the area. He continued to yell and swear at people. Just after 3 AM, the 30 year old man was taken to police headquarters. He continued to be unco-operative with the officers, attempting to spit on them. The man is facing charges of Assault Police and Resist Arrest.

At 2:40 AM, police attended an address in the 600 block of North Indian Road regarding a verbal domestic dispute. Police arrived and found a 29 year old intoxicated Oil Springs man who had been previously arguing with his girlfriend. He was arrested. He was lodged till sober and issued a Provincial Offence Notice.

Later that same night, around 11:30 PM, a 58 year old Sarnia man was arrested on Olympus Court after threatening his girlfriend. The pair had been arguing earlier over the telephone. The man was found in the area of Exmouth Street and Murphy Roads. He was held for bail.

On September 8, just before 12:30 AM, police went to a Bright’s Grove address in regards to a domestic situation. Information received is that a 46 year man, who was intoxicated, had been arguing with his spouse but had left his home on his bike and had fallen and cut his head. The pair agreed to stop arguing and retire for the night. Less than an hour later, a second call was received by police and they had to re-attend the residence. The man had left the home for the second time but was located at the plaza at Lakeshore and Waterworks Road. He was still showing signs of intoxication so he was arrested. He was taken to headquarters to sober up. He was issued a Provincial Offence Notice.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police responded to a leak at the intersection of Vidal Street South and Churchill Road early this afternoon. Police arrived and shortly thereafter a Code 5 was called. As a result of the Code 5, all industry responded to the area to assist. The area was blocked off and traffic re-routed.

It was determined that the product was low sulphur diesel and the leak was determined to be from a Sun Canadian pipeline. Sun Canadian Pipeline is working with city officials, Sarnia Fire and Rescue and the Ministry of the Environment to clean up the affected area. No product entered the Saint Clair River and as a precaution, steps are being taken to ensure that status remains.

Air quality tests conducted have proven negative. Area roads remain blocked off until clean-up is complete.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca