Currently, the Sarnia Police Service is attempting to identify an individual captured on surveillance video.

The investigation is in relation to a break and enter that took place sometime between October 21, 2021 at 5:00 PM and October 22, 2021 at 5:00 AM. The break and enter took place at an address located in the 100 block of Vidal Street South.

The video can be located at the following link: https://youtu.be/Ydh8x_rbZRM

If you are able to identify the individual in the video or know anything regarding the break and enter you are please asked to contact Constable Richard Scott at 519-344-8861, extension 6217, or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer and Executive Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service, Traffic Branch, is currently on scene investigating a Motor Vehicle Collision on Waterworks Road. The collision occurred between Michigan Line and Lakeshore Road.

This portion of Waterworks Road will remain closed while the investigation takes place for the evening.

Please choose another route for your drive to, or from, the Brights Grove area.

There is no update on injuries or charges at this time as the investigation is in its preliminary stages.

Staff Sergeant I. Skinn #166

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 x 6166

Email: 166@police.sarnia.on.ca 

Yesterday afternoon the Inn of the Good Shepherd advised that the 2021 Cops for Cans Event was an amazing success.

In total the event collected 15,098 pounds of food from all locations. This year’s total smashed the previous record of 11,879 pounds set a few years ago.

The Sarnia Police Service would first like to thank our local Real Canadian Superstore, Walmart, and No Frills for helping so much to achieve our mission.

Most importantly, the Sarnia Police Service would like to thank those that came out and gave. It truly opens your eyes when you can see that there is good in the world despite all the awful things we hear about each day.

Our community has always been known for its generosity and it has been proven again. The Sarnia Police Service cannot thank you enough for helping us help the Inn of the Good Shepherd. All this food will go a long way to ensure people who need help have something on the table this Christmas.

Thank you again from everyone at the Sarnia Police Service!

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer and Executive Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

A young offender was recently charged by Sarnia Police for Mischief Endangering Life after throwing an object from an overpass onto the 402 Highway.

On November 3^rd, 2021, the Sarnia Police Youth Bureau Division began investigating an incident involving a young person throwing a bicycle wheel onto Highway 402 from the Murphy Road overpass. Although the highway was active at this time, thankfully a collision did not occur and fortunately no one was injured as the bicycle tire rolled off the shoulder of the highway.

On November 18^th, 2021, as a result of this investigation, a young male was arrested and charged accordingly.

The Sarnia Police Service received 2 similar complaints last month regarding objects being thrown off this same overpass onto Highway 402. The first incident occurred on October 17^th, 2021 shortly after 11pm where a pipe was thrown from this overpass at a moving vehicle striking the front windshield. Just prior to being struck, the driver in this case observed a young male laying a section of drainage pipe on the right eastbound lane which then forced the driver into the passing lane. After being struck by the pipe, the driver observed 3 young teenage boys walking away on the overpass.

The second incident occurred approximately two 2 hours later where a truck driver had to swerve to avoid hitting a shopping cart lying on the eastbound lanes of Highway 402, which was believed to have been thrown from the Murphy Road overpass. Luckily, in both of these incidents, neither driver was injured although the outcomes could have been devastating. Lambton OPP assisted Sarnia Police with these investigations although the individuals responsible have not yet been located.

It goes without saying that the consequences from engaging in this irresponsible act are severe for the accused and potentially fatal for victims. Law enforcement agencies take these matters very seriously.

Please think before you act and never engage in this reckless behaviour.

Anyone with information on any of these incidents is asked to contact Detective Constable Nick Mclean at 519-344-8861 extension 6214 or Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Thank you.

Constable Nelson Amaral

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6137

Email: namaral@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service has received numerous calls from residents in the area of Northern High School and Rosedale Public School with complaints of thefts from vehicles and garages overnight. Footprints were observed in the snow going from vehicle to vehicle as the culprits searched for unlocked cars or open doors.

As the thieves moved along their path, they discarded items that weren’t of interest to them. A quantity of miscellaneous items has been recovered, including first aid kits, sunglasses, paperwork, small pouches and other small items.

If you realize that you are missing items, we may have them. On Sunday, Constable Mark DAVID #194 will be your point of contact to make a report or attempt to claim your property. On Monday and Tuesday, Constable Scott OOSTERHOF will have the found property. You can contact 519-344-8861 and describe your lost items to the officers.

If anyone in that area has video surveillance cameras and have captured suspicious persons on them overnight, we are interested in those images in order to identify any suspects.

Staff Sergeant Michael Van Sickle #181
D Platoon – Community Response Division

Over the course of the weekend, the Sarnia Police Service responded to approximately 244 calls for service. Calls included the following:

17 – Alarms

10 – Ambulance assists

9 – Break and enter

7 – Disturb the peace

10 – Domestic disputes

5 – Family disputes

7 – Motor vehicle collisions

6 – Noise complaints

8 – Person welfare/well-being checks

8 – Thefts

5 – Traffic complaints

6 – Trespass to property

21 – Unwanted persons

Road officers conducted approximately 15 routine traffic stops for various driving-related concerns. Officers also issued 18 Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) over the weekend for various offences.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer and Executive Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On Saturday, November 27, 2021, a traditional ceremony was held at the Sarnia Police Tactical and Academic Training Centre located at the Lambton Mall.  This ceremony was held to honour a traditional painting commissioned by Aamjiwnaag artist John Williams, assisted by his son Theo, who are of Ojibway and Mohawk descent of the bear clan.  In 1992 John attend the Ontario College of Art with his first art show in 2008.    He is a well-known artist in the local area who has commissioned many other art pieces, however, this is the first one he has done for a Police Service.  John is a very passionate artist who is doing his part to preserve the indigenous way of life through his paintings.   

The painting that is shown below has been mounted in the training centre.  This painting’s name is ISHKODE MAKWA (Fire Bear) depicting figures engaged in a traditional smoke dance, with medicines, that were once outlawed by the Government.  Bears are keepers of the peace, protectors of the people, and ensure that proper order is followed.  Like the Bear, the police are the protectors of our communities.  This would be a reminder of the decency we should show to all Nations.   The Sarnia Police Service would also like to offer a special thank you to Zhowske Miingan (Blue Wolf), the Eagle Staff, and Elders from Aamjiwnaag, including other community and police service members for attending the event.

ISHKODE MAKWA (Fire Bear)

Constable Shawn Osborne and the artist, John Williams, and his son, Theo Wolfe

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer and Executive Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service along with Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers would like to warn the public regarding another Canada Revenue Agency scam.

In this most recent twist to the ongoing CRA phone scam, these fraudsters have also chosen to send snail mail directly to home addresses pretending to make the correspondence look as official as possible. These fake documents will highlight an outstanding amount owed in back taxes with an urgency to pay immediately or face serious consequences. The bogus letter will obviously provide you with a misleading phone number for you to call in order to resolve the non-issue.

If you have received similar fake mail, do not call the number shown on the phony letter. The actual phone for Canada Revenue Agency is 1-800-959-8281 which is the real number you should call to confirm the status of your CRA account or you can also login to CRA and check your account status online.

Please be aware of this mail scam along with other similar CRA scams and how to protect yourself against these types of frauds. The CRA will never use threatening language as a means of extorting payment nor will they ever demand immediate payment by Interac e-transfer, bitcoin, prepaid credit cards or gift cards. The link below is taken from the Canada Revenue Agency website which offers additional helpful advice and tips for recognizing these scams.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/security/protect-yourself-against-fraud.html

You can also report these scams to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

Attached below are samples of fraudulent CRA letters that were recently sent to a Bright’s Grove resident.

Constable Nelson Amaral

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6137

Email: namaral@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service was recently contacted regarding a Ryobi table saw that was recovered, behind some bushes, in the area of Wellington Street and Makenzie Street (please see photo below).

The delivery slip, with the tracking number, is still present on the item but unfortunately, there is no name present. If the rightful owner can provide proof of their order (tracking number) we would be glad to return it to them.

If you do have this information or any other information related to this incident, we please ask that you call Constable Sean VanVlymen at 519-344-8861, extension 6208, or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer and Executive Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia City Works is conducting repairs on a Watermain on Exmouth Street between Lambton Mall Road and Pontiac Drive.

One Eastbound traffic on Exmouth Street is affected. Please avoid the area and choose and alternate route.

Staff Sergeant I. Skinn #166

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 x 6166

Email: 166@police.sarnia.on.ca 

The Sarnia Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Casey LEBLANC. She was last seen wearing a dark grey and black camo patterned jacket, green jogging pants, white and red Puma shoes. She is 5′ 7″ tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has shoulder length, dark brown hair and she was last seen at Great Lakes Secondary School this afternoon (photo attached).

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Miss. LEBLANC, please call us immediately or have her reach out to us if you are in contact with her. 519-344-8861.

Staff Sergeant Michael Van Sickle #181
D Platoon – Community Response Division

The Sarnia Police are requesting the community’s assistance in locating Randy Greer, 64 years of age.

Randy was last seen wearing a grey and black hat, navy bomber jacket with dark sleeves, navy sweater, dark grey corduroy pants and blue shoes. He was last seen in the area of Exmouth Street and Front Street at approximately 12:15pm today. Randy is 5’7″ tall and medium build.

Police are needing to check on his welfare due to medical concerns.

If you happen to locate Randy Greer please contact the Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861.

Sergeant Sean MacDonald #173

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5271

The Sarnia Police are requesting the community’s assistance in locating Randy Greer, 64 years of age.

Randy was last seen wearing a grey and black hat, navy bomber jacket with dark sleeves, navy sweater, dark grey corduroy pants, and blue shoes.  He was last seen in the area of Exmouth Street and Front Street at approximately 12:15 pm today.  Randy is 5’7″ tall and of medium build. 

Police are needing to check on his welfare due to medical concerns. 

If you happen to locate Randy Greer please contact the Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861.

Sergeant Sean MacDonald

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5271

The Sarnia Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance.

Thanks to you Mr. Randy Greer has been located and is now safe and sound.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Missing 15-year-old female Casey Leblanc has been located. Thank you for your assistance.

Sargent Sean MacDonald #173
Community Response Division
Tel: 519-344-8861

Recently, members of the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit have been investigating two suspects that were believed to be trafficking cocaine within the City of Sarnia.

During their surveillance, officers observed suspected drug transactions between the suspects and other parties. On December 3, 2021, at approximately 1:55 PM, Vice officers, with the assistance of general patrol, conducted a traffic stop involving the two suspects in the area of Nelson Street and Maxwell Street.

Both suspects were taken into custody without incident.

Vices officers also executed a drug search warrant at a local hotel where the suspects were staying.

Upon completing a search of the suspects and the hotel room officers seized approximately 187.62 grams of cocaine with a street value of $18,762. Officers also seized $3590.00 in currency.

As result of this investigation the following individuals were charged accordingly:

1. Jaivon Nathaniel Prince-Skyers, 25 years of age, of Barrie, faces one count of Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and two counts failing to comply with a release order. Prince-Skyers was also wanted on an outstanding warrant from the City of Barrie for two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance, two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, breach of recognizance, breach of probation, and failing to attend court.
2. James C. Armstrong, 42 years of age, of Sarnia, faces one count of Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Armstrong was released with his first appearance in court scheduled for January 19, 2022, at 9:30 AM, at the Sarnia Lambton Court House located at 700 Christina Street North, Sarnia.

Prince-Skyers currently remains in custody awaiting a bailing hearing.

Below is a photo of the items seized as a result of this investigation by the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On December 3, 2021, at approximately 7:50 PM, Sarnia Police received a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle, believed to be a black Hyundai SUV, that was driving erratically and struck a telephone pole in the 1500 block of Lakeshore Road (east of Modeland Road).

The vehicle was last seen heading southbound from Lakeshore Road on Modeland Road.

The pole had been snapped in half and thus it is believed that the motor vehicle in question would have sustained significant damage.

If anyone has any information that may assist in solving this collision they are please asked to contact Constable Uriah Dodge at 519-344-8861, extension 6225, 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

Over the course of the weekend, the Sarnia Police Service responded to approximately 233 calls for service. Calls included the following:

10 – Alarms

10 – Ambulance assists

14 – Mental Health related calls

6 – Break and enter calls

13 – Disturb the peace

9 – Domestic disputes

4 – Mischief

6 – Neighbour disputes

7 – Noise complaints

12 – Person welfare / well-being checks

8 – Thefts

11 – Traffic complaints

9 – Trespass to property

30 – Unwanted persons

Road officers conducted approximately 25 routine traffic stops for various driving-related concerns. Officers also issued 4 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

Yesterday afternoon the Inn of the Good Shepherd advised that the 2021 Cops for Cans Event was an amazing success.

In total the event collected 15,098 pounds of food from all locations. This year’s total smashed the previous record of 11,879 pounds set a few years ago.

The Sarnia Police Service would first like to thank our local Real Canadian Superstore, Walmart, and No Frills for helping so much to achieve our mission.

Most importantly, the Sarnia Police Service would like to thank those that came out and gave. It truly opens your eyes when you can see that there is good in the world despite all the awful things we hear about each day.

Our community has always been known for its generosity and it has been proven again. The Sarnia Police Service cannot thank you enough for helping us help the Inn of the Good Shepherd. All this food will go a long way to ensure people who need help have something on the table this Christmas.

Thank you again from everyone at the Sarnia Police Service!

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer and Executive Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

A young offender was recently charged by Sarnia Police for Mischief Endangering Life after throwing an object from an overpass onto the 402 Highway.

On November 3^rd, 2021, the Sarnia Police Youth Bureau Division began investigating an incident involving a young person throwing a bicycle wheel onto Highway 402 from the Murphy Road overpass. Although the highway was active at this time, thankfully a collision did not occur and fortunately no one was injured as the bicycle tire rolled off the shoulder of the highway.

On November 18^th, 2021, as a result of this investigation, a young male was arrested and charged accordingly.

The Sarnia Police Service received 2 similar complaints last month regarding objects being thrown off this same overpass onto Highway 402. The first incident occurred on October 17^th, 2021 shortly after 11pm where a pipe was thrown from this overpass at a moving vehicle striking the front windshield. Just prior to being struck, the driver in this case observed a young male laying a section of drainage pipe on the right eastbound lane which then forced the driver into the passing lane. After being struck by the pipe, the driver observed 3 young teenage boys walking away on the overpass.

The second incident occurred approximately two 2 hours later where a truck driver had to swerve to avoid hitting a shopping cart lying on the eastbound lanes of Highway 402, which was believed to have been thrown from the Murphy Road overpass. Luckily, in both of these incidents, neither driver was injured although the outcomes could have been devastating. Lambton OPP assisted Sarnia Police with these investigations although the individuals responsible have not yet been located.

It goes without saying that the consequences from engaging in this irresponsible act are severe for the accused and potentially fatal for victims. Law enforcement agencies take these matters very seriously.

Please think before you act and never engage in this reckless behaviour.

Anyone with information on any of these incidents is asked to contact Detective Constable Nick Mclean at 519-344-8861 extension 6214 or Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Thank you.

Constable Nelson Amaral

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6137

Email: namaral@police.sarnia.on.ca