Sarnia Police arrested a 33 year old Sarnia man at a home in the 300 block of Davis Street yesterday afternoon around 3:30 PM. The officer spotted some suspicious activity around the home and went to investigate. He heard noises coming from a garage on the property. He called out to whoever was in the garage but received no answer. The officer entered the garage and saw the man. He also saw two spoons on a work bench which had a substance stuck to them.

The man was also holding a knife in one hand and was removing rubber coating off of a piece of copper wire. The man was ordered to put down the knife. Behind the man was a bag containing more copper tubing. The man was arrested. Three used syringes were located in the man’s pockets.

He is being held for a bail hearing, facing charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession of Morphine, and Breach of Probation x 3.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Vice Branch executed two more Controlled Drugs and Substance Act search warrants over the past few days. The first warrant was executed at a home on Lecaron Avenue on November 12 around 10 PM. A 36 year old female was found inside. The 38 year old male resident was found a short distance away. They were both arrested. They were later released on a Promise To Appear. Trace amounts of crystal methamphetamine was found along with a small quantity of marihuana.

The second search warrant was executed on Park Avenue last night around 4:50 PM. Two people were found inside; a 47 year old man and a 72 year old woman. They were both arrested. After searching the premises, a total of over 31 grams of methamphetamine was found. That carries a street value of over $3,800. The man was held for bail as he faces charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking and two charges of Breach of Probation.

The woman faces two charges; Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking. She was released on a Promise to Appear.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police are investigating another incident involving a suspicious black truck. The first incident occurred last week on Monday, November 4 between 8 AM and 9AM in the area of Michigan Avenue and Newell Street. Yesterdays’ incident happened in the area of Rosedale Avenue and Indian Road North. A ten year old girl was walking to school when she noticed a black truck. The male driver was wearing a ski mask and gloves. The male did not exit the vehicle.

The girl attended her school and informed her teacher. The police were contacted.

If you have any information on this truck or the driver, please contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861, extension 5300 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

Sarnia Police would like to remind the community that there is no overnight parking on city streets during the winter months. The only exemption to the rule is if there is construction on your street and you are unable to use your drive way. Sarnia Police cannot give permission for anyone to park on any city street. Please do not call the Sarnia Police asking for permission to park on the street.

For questions regarding this issue, please contact The City of Sarnia Engineering Department or go to http://www.city.sarnia.on.ca.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Two Sarnia men were arrested early this morning just before 12:30 AM in the 500 block of Confederation Street. These arrests are the result of an ongoing joint project that is being conducted by the Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Branch along with the assistance of the Sarnia Police COPPS Branch and the Ontario Provincial Police Street Crimes Unit. These arrests come as a result of a rash of break and enters involving metal thefts over the past several months.

The two males, aged 42 and 49, both from Sarnia were caught breaking into a business on Tunnel Street and stealing copper wire. The men cut a hole in the chain link fence, entered the compound and then open up a wall of a building within the compound. They entered that building and removed a spool of wire. The attended their vehicle which was parked nearby. The men fled in the vehicle but not before being approached by a plain clothes officer who identified himself and ordered them to stop. They fled at a high rate of speed in the car towards Campbell Street without their lights on.

The driver nearly collided with a marked police cruiser as he continued speeding away eastbound on Campbell Street. The vehicle was finally stopped in a parking lot in the 500 block of Confederation Street where they were immediately arrested as they instantaneously exited the vehicle.

Inside the car, in plain view, was a hacksaw, bolt cutters, flashlights and the spool of wire. The driver was also found in possession of liquid methamphetamine.

The men were held for bail. Martin Brian Burk, age 42 and James Stewart Viggers face several charges both jointly and separately, including Mischief Over $5,000, Break and Enter, Possession of Break in Tools, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Methamphetamine and Breach of Probation.

The investigation is continuing and more charges are expected on other individuals. These thefts are most often committed by drug addicts in order to fuel their dependence on drugs.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police are reminding local retailers and businesses to be cautious when accepting large denominations, especially as the holiday shopping season fast approaches. Several reports have been taken over the past week regarding suspicious or counterfeit $100 bills.

Police do have a brief description of a man who may have been passing these bills. He is described as having short dark hair, dark complexion and in his mid-twenties to mid-thirties. Please call the police if you suspect the money to be counterfeit. An officer will attend your location to take a report.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Two more Sarnia men have been arrested in relation to the joint project in regards to metal thefts in the area.

The men are Gilles Omer Brochu, age 45, and Ronald Scott Palmer, age 46, both of Sarnia. Brochu was arrested this morning just after midnight near Indian Road and Hemlock Street. Palmer was arrested last night just before 8:30 PM near Christina Street South and Wellington Street. They were later released on Promise to Appears and will make their first court appearance December 10, 2013. They both face charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 and Fraud Under $5,000. More arrests are pending in regards to this investigation.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

At about 6:45 P.M. on Saturday, November 16, a couple returned to their home on Landsdowne (between Vimy and Athlone in the Coronation Park area) from shopping.

The female victim entered the house, while her husband tended to items in the car. Upon entry into the home, she immediately noticed items out of place and called out to her husband. At the same time a male appeared at the bottom of the basement stairs pointing what appeared to be a handgun at her, and ordered her to back off as he walked up the stairs towards her. She fled outside.

The male victim entered the house and began a struggle with the assailant in the kitchen. The assailant pointed what appeared to be a handgun at his chest, and pulled the trigger. A “bang” was heard, but no projectile was issued, causing the victim to believe this was not a real firearm. He also noted he thought the tip of the barrel was red, but painted over, as is the case with toy firearms in some cases.

The struggle continued out the kitchen door onto the rear deck. The victim suffered a cut hand from the broken glass in the door. The suspect’s outer coat came off in the struggle, and he came free. The suspect then pulled out a pocket knife and ordered the victim to back off. The suspect then picked up his clothing, and a white shopping bag he had with him, and fled on foot westbound through the property of Queen Elizabeth School.

Sarnia Police contained the area, and the OPP canine unit assisted. However, the suspect was not located. Sarnia Police Forensic Identification also attended.

The victim suffered a cut to his hand, but did not seek medical attention.

Assailant is described as follows:

• White male in his early to mid 20′s;
• Medium height, short brown hair;
• Dark coat – mid thigh length;
• No facial hair or tattoos noted;
• Carrying a white plastic bag

Point of entry into the home appears to be the rear door, which was forced open.

An initial assessment of items taken from the home is as follows:

• Jewelry items (two or three stainless steel rings, and some sets of cuff links);
• Personal identification of one of the victims (SIN, drivers licence)

Sarnia Police request all citizens to be extra wary of any suspicious activity in their neighborhood, and to call police immediately if anything appears to need police attention. Also, if anyone has any information about this incident, please contact Sarnia Police or Crimestoppers.

On a final note, police urge all people who may find themselves in a similar situation – DO NOT assume a firearm is a toy or replica. Treat any apparent weapon as if it is loaded and ready to go. Err on the side of caution when it comes to weapons at all times.

Staff Sergeant Chris Oram

D Platoon

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5271

Email: coram@police.sarnia.on.ca

The high winds that came in after the rainstorm this evening continue to present problems.

Sarnia Police presently have blocked off Lakeshore Road between Wilmers Lane and Lewis Lane as Hydro crews deal with a downed live hydro wire on that stretch of Lakeshore.

Blown down trees are reported throughout the city.

Beware of flying debris, fallen trees and power-lines while the winds continue.

In the event of a hydro outage that would compromise traffic signals, please treat all intersections as a four-way stop,

Staff Sergeant Chris Oram

D Platoon

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6079

Email: coram@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service responded to 180 calls for service over this past weekend. The calls include:

7 Break and Enters

4 Disturb the Peace

9 Domestic/Family Disputes

6 Motor Vehicle Collisions

12 Theft complaints

9 Trespassing/Unwanted Person 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 the Sarnia Police COPPS and the Ontario Provincial Police Street Crimes Unit and Intelligence section, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at a residence in the 800 block of Devine Street on Friday night around 8:30 PM. Officer found two males inside. They were both arrested. The search began and in the end, drugs with a street value of over $46,000 were seized. Also seized was over $4,000 in cash.

Two males, aged 22 and 41, both from Sarnia, were held for bail hearings. They jointly face a multitude of charges which include Possession of Cannabis Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Methylendioxyamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Cannabis Hashish for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Cannabis Resin for the Purpose of Trafficking and Unlawful Production of Cannabis Resin. The 41 year old man also faces a charge of Possession of Hydromorphone and Breach of Recognizance.

The drugs seized and their quantity and street value are listed below:

196 grams of hashish with a street value of $1960.00

23 LSD tablets valued at $230.00

25 grams of MDMA valued at $2500.00

61 grams of methamphetamine valued at $7368.00

86 grams of cocaine valued at $10,320.00

3.6 grams of crack cocaine valued at $432.00

2 hydromorphone capsules valued at $60.00

5 ML of cannabis resin valued at $50.00

2,356 grams of cannabis marihuana valued at $23,560.00

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

A 44 year old Sarnia man was arrested on Saturday afternoon around 1 PM on LaSalle Road. Initially the officers were responding to an unwanted person call when they spotted the man driving eastbound. The car turned to go northbound on Tashmoo Avenue. The car was stopped and officers spoke to the driver. A strong smell of alcohol could be detected. He was asked to step from his car. He was not wearing any shoes. He was unsteady on his feet. He was arrested.

He was taken to police headquarters. A part bottle of alcohol and an open bottle of beer were observed in his vehicle along with some empty beer cans. His first breath demand produced a reading of over 300 MG of alcohol. The second was slightly less. He was released later on a Promise to Appear and will appear in court on December 3, 2013, facing charges of Impaired Operation and Driver with Over 80 MG.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police are investigating another incident involving a suspicious black truck. The first incident occurred last week on Monday, November 4 between 8 AM and 9AM in the area of Michigan Avenue and Newell Street. Yesterdays’ incident happened in the area of Rosedale Avenue and Indian Road North. A ten year old girl was walking to school when she noticed a black truck. The male driver was wearing a ski mask and gloves. The male did not exit the vehicle.

The girl attended her school and informed her teacher. The police were contacted.

If you have any information on this truck or the driver, please contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861, extension 5300 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

Sarnia Police would like to remind the community that there is no overnight parking on city streets during the winter months. The only exemption to the rule is if there is construction on your street and you are unable to use your drive way. Sarnia Police cannot give permission for anyone to park on any city street. Please do not call the Sarnia Police asking for permission to park on the street.

For questions regarding this issue, please contact The City of Sarnia Engineering Department or go to http://www.city.sarnia.on.ca.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Two Sarnia men were arrested early this morning just before 12:30 AM in the 500 block of Confederation Street. These arrests are the result of an ongoing joint project that is being conducted by the Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Branch along with the assistance of the Sarnia Police COPPS Branch and the Ontario Provincial Police Street Crimes Unit. These arrests come as a result of a rash of break and enters involving metal thefts over the past several months.

The two males, aged 42 and 49, both from Sarnia were caught breaking into a business on Tunnel Street and stealing copper wire. The men cut a hole in the chain link fence, entered the compound and then open up a wall of a building within the compound. They entered that building and removed a spool of wire. The attended their vehicle which was parked nearby. The men fled in the vehicle but not before being approached by a plain clothes officer who identified himself and ordered them to stop. They fled at a high rate of speed in the car towards Campbell Street without their lights on.

The driver nearly collided with a marked police cruiser as he continued speeding away eastbound on Campbell Street. The vehicle was finally stopped in a parking lot in the 500 block of Confederation Street where they were immediately arrested as they instantaneously exited the vehicle.

Inside the car, in plain view, was a hacksaw, bolt cutters, flashlights and the spool of wire. The driver was also found in possession of liquid methamphetamine.

The men were held for bail. Martin Brian Burk, age 42 and James Stewart Viggers face several charges both jointly and separately, including Mischief Over $5,000, Break and Enter, Possession of Break in Tools, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Methamphetamine and Breach of Probation.

The investigation is continuing and more charges are expected on other individuals. These thefts are most often committed by drug addicts in order to fuel their dependence on drugs.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Shortly before 6 p.m., on November 20, 2013, a male entered a pharmacy in the 400 Block of London Road. He presented a note to a technician behind the counter stating the store was being robbed and to surrender narcotics. The technician spoke briefly with the male before he left the store empty handed. No weapon was seen by the technician. No one was hurt or injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, slim build, in his 30′s, fair complexion, with a moustache which was reddish blonde in colour. The male was wearing a tuque and a black pullover with “Reebok” written in big white letters on the front of the sweater.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sarnia Police Service, Criminal Investigation Branch at 519-344-8861 ext. 5300, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Sarnia Police are investigating a break and enter to a business in the 1400 block of London Road. They responded to an alarm call just after 4 AM. The officer arrived and found the rear door had been pried open. Later, around 5 AM, police responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of Colborne Road. As the officers were nearing that location, they observed that suspicious vehicle southbound on Colborne Road.

The officer followed the vehicle, which did not stop when the emergency equipment was activated. A short pursuit commenced but ended shortly thereafter when two people jumped from the moving vehicle in the area of Cotterbury and Maxwell Street. One of the officers spotted the empty vehicle still moving. He was able to get in and stop it from crashing into a tree. It was discovered to be stolen from a Campbell Street address.

Once the stolen vehicle was stopped, it was found to contain stolen goods from the earlier reported break and enter. The OPP canine unit was called out to assist and the area was cordoned off. The investigation is still ongoing.

If you have any information on this incident, please contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861 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

Yesterday afternoon around 1:45 PM, a COPPS Branch officer stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of Wellington Street. The officer became aware the 30 year old male driver was suspended from operating a motor vehicle. When the man exited his vehicle, he was arrested for that offence. In the center console of the vehicle, the officer spotted some Ziploc baggies containing burnt pieces of marihuana, totaling just over 4 grams. The Sarnia man was advised he would also be charged with Possession of Marihuana. He was transported to police headquarters.

When the officer checked his vehicle after the man was removed from it, several fentanyl patches with the packaging removed were found under the rear seat of the cruiser. Thirty-nine, 100 micro-gram packages of fentanyl were counted. This carries a street value of about $15,600.00. The man now faces an additional charge of Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking. He is being held for bail.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

A 41 year old Sarnia man remains in custody after being arrested on November 18 around 5:30 PM. The man was at his mother’s residence on Durand Street. He had stolen cash from her earlier the previous week. The man returned to her home on November 18 and wanted more money. She would not give it to him. The man became enraged. The woman picked up the phone to call 911 and left the phone off the hook.

The man went to the kitchen and took two knives, one in each hand. He threatened his mother with death. The police arrived and the man instructed his mother not to let the police in. Police could hear them inside along with someone unlocking the door and then locking it again. Police were able to obtain a key and enter the apartment.

The man ran for the balcony. He straddled the railing, threatening to jump. He was eventually convinced to stop and surrendered himself to the police. He was arrested. He was taken to hospital for assessment, released and taken to police headquarter to await a bail hearing. He faces numerous charges, including Breach of Probation, Theft Under $5,000, Assault with a Weapon, Utter Threats to Cause Death, Forcible Confinement and Weapons Dangerous to the Public Peace.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police responded to 105 calls for service over this past weekend. The calls include:

14 Alarms

5 Disturb the Peace complaints

13 Domestic/Family disputes

7 Motor Vehicle collisions

7 Noise complaints

3 Trespassers/Unwanted persons

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca