Sarnia Police are involved in the ongoing investigation regarding the recent circulation of suspected counterfeit $100 bills. There have been approximately 11 reported incidents in Sarnia and many other reported incidents in various jurisdictions in southwestern Ontario. The counterfeit bills that have been seized are the old paper notes and not the new polymer notes.

The Bank of Canada web site provides safety tips on how to check the safety features of paper currency. For more information, go to http://www.bankofcanada.ca/

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service is hosting a “Cops for Cans” event this Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Wal-Mart on Quinn Drive in Sarnia. The event will be from 11 AM to 4 PM. A Sarnia Police cruiser will be parked in the lot between the two entrances of the store. The emergency lights will be on so it will be easy to spot. The goal is to fill the inside of the cruiser with donated food that will go to the Inn of the Good Shepard here in Sarnia.

Sarnia Police is teaming up with the Inn of the Good Shepherd for the upcoming Christmas holiday season in hopes of making sure the Inn has enough food to provide for those needy people this time of year. There is a Face Book page dedicated for the occasion; it is called “Cops for Cans”. Local high school students and students from Lambton College will be on hand to assist officers also present at this great, worthwhile event

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Branch, assisted by members of the Vice and COPPS units, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Colborne Road last night around 7:45 PM. Three people were found inside the location. They were arrested.

The first man, a 38 year old Sarnia man was found in possession of a small quantity of marihuana. He was later released on a Promise to Appear, charged with Possession of Marihuana.

The other two parties, a 28 year old man and an 18 year old woman, both from Sarnia, were held for bail. They were found in possession of methamphetamine. The man was on probation at the time so he faces an additional breach charge. The woman had outstanding warrants in unrelated matters.

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 have charged a 24 year old Sarnia man with 120 criminal charges and more charges may be pending. The man is in custody and is scheduled to have a bail hearing tomorrow.

The man was arrested on November 18, 2013 around 9:45 PM at a home on South Russell Street. He was caught doing a break and enter to a home in the 400 block of that street. He was searched and found in possession of property from the home as well as three knives and a razor blade. He was also found in possession of crystal methamphetamine.

After an extensive investigation by members of the Criminal Investigations Branch, he was linked to two arsons in the city in November. One of those arsons was the home on South East Street on Sunday, November 10, 2013. The police and fire departments were also investigating arson to a home in the 300 block of South Palmerston Street on November 18, 2013. Both of these homes had been broken into prior to the arson. He faces charges of break and enter as it relates to those residences as well.

Property seized from a search at a residence the man had been living at on Confederation Street linked him to other break and enters as well as the robbery that occurred on November 16 to a home on Lansdowne Avenue where he was confronted by the home owners upon their return. The weapon used in that robbery was a BB gun and the male victim was struck in the chest with a BB fired from that firearm. The two wrestled in the home until the accused escaped but not before brandishing a knife and threatening the victim with it.

The investigation dates back to August 1^st of this year and the accused can be linked to a total of 12 break and enters since that time. The investigation has revealed the man broke into other Sarnia homes in October and November, mostly in the south part of the city. Officers tagged numerous pieces of recovered property and it has been identified by the owners. The investigation is still ongoing. The man’s name cannot be released until after he is formally arraigned and the information sworn to in front of a Justice at tomorrow’s bail hearing.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

The name of the male arrested recently by the Sarnia Police Service, and facing 120 charges related to break and enters has been released. Kyle Brown age 24 years of sarnia remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Mr Brown will appear in court on the 3^rd of December 2013 for a bail hearing.

Constable Les Jones

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6091

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Vice Branch executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Tunis Avenue around 9:35 PM Wednesday, November 27. They located a 33 year old Sarnia woman inside along with her large aggressive dog. The dog was eventually secured and placed in a separate room. The woman was arrested.

Plenty of drug paraphernalia was seized along with over 40 grams of methamphetamine that carries a street value of approximately $4824.00. The woman was held for a bail hearing facing charges of Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking and Breach of Undertaking x 2.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

With the shopping season in full swing, Sarnia Police would like to remind the community of these extra safety tips that can be beneficial to a happy holiday season.

If you are shopping at night, be sure to park in well-lit areas. Lock your vehicle at all times and keep parcels out of view. If you are making several trips to your car with gifts, change your parking spot. Do not leave your car running while you make a “quick stop”. Have your keys ready and in your hand before you leave the store. Keep your purse with you a secure under your arm. Never leave your purse unattended in a shopping cart.

Use ATM machines in public areas. Protect your PIN and keep all ATM receipts. Be aware of your surroundings. Charity scams increase at this time of year. Only donate to known organizations. Monitor all your credit card transactions.

In regards to your home, do not broadcast on social media sites that you are away or will be going away over the holidays. If you are away, make arrangements for mail pick-up and snow removal. Leave a timer on for lights inside. Do not recycle gift packaging all at once. Cut up boxes and turn them inside out. Make sure the gifts inside your home and under your tree are not clearly visible from the outside. Take extra time to check all your doors and windows to make sure they are locked and secure.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Branch, assisted by members of the Vice and COPPS units, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Colborne Road last night around 7:45 PM. Three people were found inside the location. They were arrested.

The first man, a 38 year old Sarnia man was found in possession of a small quantity of marihuana. He was later released on a Promise to Appear, charged with Possession of Marihuana.

The other two parties, a 28 year old man and an 18 year old woman, both from Sarnia, were held for bail. They were found in possession of methamphetamine. The man was on probation at the time so he faces an additional breach charge. The woman had outstanding warrants in unrelated matters.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police have charged a 24 year old Sarnia man with 120 criminal charges and more charges may be pending. The man is in custody and is scheduled to have a bail hearing tomorrow.

The man was arrested on November 18, 2013 around 9:45 PM at a home on South Russell Street. He was caught doing a break and enter to a home in the 400 block of that street. He was searched and found in possession of property from the home as well as three knives and a razor blade. He was also found in possession of crystal methamphetamine.

After an extensive investigation by members of the Criminal Investigations Branch, he was linked to two arsons in the city in November. One of those arsons was the home on South East Street on Sunday, November 10, 2013. The police and fire departments were also investigating arson to a home in the 300 block of South Palmerston Street on November 18, 2013. Both of these homes had been broken into prior to the arson. He faces charges of break and enter as it relates to those residences as well.

Property seized from a search at a residence the man had been living at on Confederation Street linked him to other break and enters as well as the robbery that occurred on November 16 to a home on Lansdowne Avenue where he was confronted by the home owners upon their return. The weapon used in that robbery was a BB gun and the male victim was struck in the chest with a BB fired from that firearm. The two wrestled in the home until the accused escaped but not before brandishing a knife and threatening the victim with it.

The investigation dates back to August 1^st of this year and the accused can be linked to a total of 12 break and enters since that time. The investigation has revealed the man broke into other Sarnia homes in October and November, mostly in the south part of the city. Officers tagged numerous pieces of recovered property and it has been identified by the owners. The investigation is still ongoing. The man’s name cannot be released until after he is formally arraigned and the information sworn to in front of a Justice at tomorrow’s bail hearing.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

The name of the male arrested recently by the Sarnia Police Service, and facing 120 charges related to break and enters has been released. Kyle Brown age 24 years of sarnia remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Mr Brown will appear in court on the 3^rd of December 2013 for a bail hearing.

Constable Les Jones

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6091

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Vice Branch executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Tunis Avenue around 9:35 PM Wednesday, November 27. They located a 33 year old Sarnia woman inside along with her large aggressive dog. The dog was eventually secured and placed in a separate room. The woman was arrested.

Plenty of drug paraphernalia was seized along with over 40 grams of methamphetamine that carries a street value of approximately $4824.00. The woman was held for a bail hearing facing charges of Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking and Breach of Undertaking x 2.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Investigation has indicated that at approximately 5:15 A.M., December 1, 2013, a Ford pick-up was northbound on Colborne Road approaching Michigan Avenue at a high rate of speed. The truck collided with two light standards on the east side of the intersection causing extensive damage.

The pick-up was found on Colborne Road about 300 to 400 meters north of Michigan Avenue also with extensive damage. The vehicle was abandoned.  Police are searching for the registered owner of the vehicle.

Shortly before this collision, police received a call from a concerned motorist about a pick-up that was driving erratically in the London and Indian Roads area. The caller had followed the truck west on London Road from Indian Road  and north on Christina Street from London Road. The caller lost the suspect vehicle on Christina and Maxwell Streets.  The caller was keeping a safe distance due to the erratic manner in which the truck was being driven.

A few moments after this, the collision at Colborne Road and Michigan Avenue was reported.  Police are still on scene investigating the collision and the intersection is blocked off.

Police are asking any person who has information in regards to this driving complaint and/or the collision to call them at 519-344-8861.

Staff Sergeant Chris Oram

D Platoon
Tel: 519-344-8861, Extension 5271

Email: coram@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police responded to 146 calls for service over this past weekend. The calls include:

9 911 hang ups

6 Assault complaints

5 Disturb the Peace

11 Domestic/Family disputes

18 Motor Vehicle collisions

10 Noise complaints

14 Trespassing/Unwanted Person complaints

5 Trouble with Youth

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police were kept busy over the weekend with a couple of disturbances in the 500 block of Campbell Street. The first one occurred in the early morning hours of November 30 when police responded to an address in the 500 block regarding an assault. Police arrived just after 1:30 AM and discovered a 19 year old man and his 46 year old father, both from Sarnia, had assaulted a 35 year old man, also from Sarnia. The assault consisted of punching to the head. Before police arrived, it was also learned that the 19 year old man had assaulted two other Sarnia men earlier. A head punch landed on a 20 year old man, an attempted swing at a 34 year old man missed. The father and son duo face a joint charge of Assault on the one man and the son also faces two additional charges of Assault on the other two victims.

On December 1 around midnight, two females, both 19 and both from Sarnia, assaulted a 19 year old Sarnia man by punching him in the head and face area and threatened him. This happened at the same address on Campbell Street. Before police arrived, one of the females left the scene. She turned herself in at police headquarters later. These two will face charges of Assault, Utter Threats to Cause Bodily Harm and Breach of Undertaking.

On December 2, around 12:30 AM, police were called to the 100 block of North Forsyth Street regarding a suspicious male pulling a cart. Police arrived and located the 29 year old man who identified himself. Items in the cart prompted police to detain the man. He was searched and a change purse was found in his pocket. It was placed on the hood of the cruiser. The man suddenly attempted to grab the little purse a run. He was apprehended and handcuffed. The purse was found to contain crystal methamphetamine and a plastic smoking device. The man was found to be on probation with conditions not to possess drugs. He is facing charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and four counts of Breach of Probation. He was held for a bail hearing.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Police are continuing their investigation into the hit and run crash that occurred early Sunday morning at the intersection of Colborne Road and Michigan Avenue. Police have identified the owner of the truck involved. The intersection remained closed until the middle of Sunday afternoon as the Sarnia Police Traffic Branch processed the scene. The truck was towed and is being held for examination.

If you have any information on this incident, please contact the Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861, extension 6156 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

The first ever Cops for Cans event held this past Saturday at Wal-Mart on Quinn Drive in Sarnia was a great success. It is reported that 1,681 pounds of food was donated. Several people also gave cash throughout the day. This far exceeded everyone’s expectations.

Sarnia Police and the Inn of the Good Shepherd would like to thank all the volunteers who came out on their day off to donate, to help with filling the cruiser and drawing attention to this worthwhile cause. Many people will benefit from this during the holiday season. Organizers look forward to next year being even bigger and better.

Please check out pictures of the many people who donated and helped out on this fun day on the Sarnia Police Face Book page.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Vice Branch, assisted by officers from the Community Response Branch, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of Wellington Street last night just after 11:30 PM. Two men were found inside and during the search, a 24 year old female arrived at the front door. It was learned she was residing at this home. She too was arrested. All three remain in custody and are awaiting bail hearings this morning.

Police observed fentanyl patches in plain view in the kitchen. One of the men found inside, age 30, was the same man arrested on November 20 during a vehicle stop on Wellington Street. He was charged on that date with Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking after 39 fentanyl patches were discovered. He was released a few days later on a Recognizance of Bail with conditions.

During the search warrant last night, about 8 more patches were discovered as well as some cut up and strips of patches. The total street value of this seizure is about $2200. A small amount of crystal methamphetamine was also seized, valued at about $169.0. Over $4,000 in currency was discovered inside.

All parties are from Sarnia. They face an array of charges. They will jointly face a charge of Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking. The 30 year old man will also be charged with Breach of Recognizance x 2. The female is charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine. A 25 year old man found inside is also facing a charge of Possession of Methamphetamine.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police have charged a 35 year old officer with Dangerous Driving under the Criminal Code of Canada as well as three Highway Traffic Act charges in relation to the crash early Sunday morning at the intersection of Colborne Road and Michigan Avenue.

Jeff Michael Simm was arrested this morning just before 9 AM and released by the Officer in Charge of Professional Standards on a Promise to Appear with conditions. He will make his first court appearance on January 14, 2014. The Highway Traffic charges are Failing to Report, Failing to Remain and Distracted Driving.

Constable Heather Emmons

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: hemmons@police.sarnia.on.ca