On December 28, 2021, at approximately 3:45 PM members of the Sarnia Police Service Community Policing Branch attended a unit on Watson Street, in the area of London Road, in response to a call received.

As a result, members of the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigation Branch and Forensic Identification Branch have taken over and commenced an investigation.

Currently, the scene is being held by police and the Command Post is present on Watson Street. The Command Post is expected to be there for the next several days as officers further their investigation and gather evidence. We are asking pedestrians to remain away from the area.

This investigation is still very much in its infancy stage and as a result only limited information is available at this time in an effort not to comprise the investigation. Appropriate information will be forwarded to the public as the investigation continues.

We thank you for your patience.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police are asking that the area of Colborne Road between the 402 overpass and Michigan Avenue be avoided.

Emergency personnel are on scene in the area dealing with a structure fire.

Please find an alternate route for travel through, and around, that area.

Staff Sergeant I. Skinn #166

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 x 6166

Email: 166@police.sarnia.on.ca 

The Sarnia Police Service responded to approximately 257 calls for service over the New Year’s weekend.  Some of these calls included:

3 – 911 Hang Ups

11 – Alarm Calls

9 – Disturb the Peace

20 – Domestic Disputes

5 – Family Disputes

2 – Mischief

20 – Medical Assist

6 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

4 – Noise Complaints

13– Person Welfare Checks

6 – Thefts

2– Traffic Complaints

26 – Unwanted Persons

In addition, officers conducted 37 routine traffic stops and issued 15 tickets over the long weekend.

Constable Nelson Amaral

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6137

Email: namaral@police.sarnia.on.ca

A 36 year old female from Sarnia was arrested after allegedly assaulting a taxi driver on Monday night.

On the evening of January 3^rd, 2022, the accused in this matter requested the services of a local taxi company. During this time, the cab driver made multiple stops at the fare’s request. At one point during the ride, the accused became irate and began yelling at the driver. When the taxi reached the area of Queen Street and Talfourd Street, the female began striking the victim as he was in the middle of the intersection.

At this point, the driver cancelled the fare, pulled over and advised her to exit the cab. The female exited the cab and attended a nearby apartment where she was turned away by the occupants. She then re-attended the cab and requested another ride which was denied by the victim. At this time she allegedly began striking the victim a second time with closed fists through the window of the vehicle.

At approximately 11:45pm, Sarnia Police attended this area and the female was located walking away from the victim’s location.

As a result, Keira Leigh Stirling was arrested and charged with Assault. She was then transported to the Sarnia Police Headquarters where she was held for bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody. Her next court appearance is scheduled for January 7^th, 2022.

The victim suffered minor injuries in this case.

Constable Nelson Amaral

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6137

Email: namaral@police.sarnia.on.ca 

On Jan 6, 2021, at approximately 3:35 PM, a member of the Sarnia Police Service Traffic Unit was parked in the area of Talfourd Street and East Street when the officer could hear a vehicle approaching with the motor revving at a high rate.

The officer then observed the vehicle approach the intersection at a high rate of speed and when the driver made an attempt to stop at the intersection the vehicle was unable to stop completely but rather rolled through the intersection without stopping. The vehicle then immediately accelerated away at a high rate of speed.

The officer began to follow the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Talfourd Street and Russell Street. Before the officer could step out of the cruiser the driver left his vehicle and began to walk away attempting to avoid acknowledging the officer’s presence.

The officer was able to catch up to the driver on foot and based on the interactions and observations made, by the officer, the driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

The accused was transported to the Sarnia Police Headquarters where testing was conducted to determine the level of alcohol in the accused’s blood. Testing indicated that the accused was over twice the legal limit.

As a result, the accused, Clayton Norman Powers, 24 years of age, of Sarnia, faces one count of impaired by alcohol while operating a motor vehicle and one count of having a blood alcohol concentration of 80 plus.

Clayton Powers has been held pending a bail hearing.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old, Janelle ROUTHEAUX. She was last seen by family members on January 8, 2022 and they have become concerned for her welfare. If you have any information about the current whereabouts of Ms. ROUTHEAUX, please call the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861.

She is described as being 5’8″, 170 pounds, shoulder length, wavy, blonde hair and brown eyes. Picture attached.

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

Over the course of the weekend, the Sarnia Police Service responded to approximately 175 calls for service. Calls included the following:

8 – 911 Hang-ups

13 – Alarms

5 – Assist ambulance

15 – Domestic disputes

8 – Family disputes

5 – Related to the Mental Health Act

6 – Noise complaints

12 – Check welfare/well-being of a person

5 – Shoplifting

5 – Thefts

16 – Unwanted persons

14 – Traffic complaints / enforcement

Road officers conducted approximately 35 routine traffic stops for various driving related concerns. Officers also issued 40 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

The Sarnia Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 80-year-old Don McINTYRE. Mr. McINTYRE has been missing since 6:30 pm after he left the Sarnia Audiology clinic at 1433 London Road. He was operating a 2014 Bronze Subaru car with Ontario licence plate CCWN 730. It is possible that Mr. McINTYRE has lost his sense of direction on his way home.

Mr. McINTYRE is a white male, 6′, 175 pounds. He is wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans and typically wears a blue Navy baseball hat. If anyone sees this vehicle or this male, please contact us immediately. A photo of the male and a vehicle similar to his is pictured below.

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

Janelle Routheaux, who was previously reported missing, has now been safely located. The Sarnia Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance.

Constable Nelson Amaral

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6137

Email: namaral@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police would like to advise drivers that a wide load, escorted by police, will be travelling through the city at approximately 9am this morning. It will be travelling from the government docks along Exmouth St. to Murphy Rd and east on Confederation. Motorists are advised to avoid these areas as major delays are expected.

Constable Jennifer Nantais

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6125

Email: jnantais@police.sarnia.on.ca 

Over the course of the weekend, the Sarnia Police Service responded to approximately 172 calls for service. Calls included the following:

6 – 911 Hang-ups

13 – Alarms

6 – Ambulance assists

7 – Break and Enter Reports

14 – Domestic disputes

4 – Noise complaints

10 – Person welfare / well-being checks

5 – Thefts

7 – Traffic complaints / enforcement

5 – Trespass to property

12 – Unwanted persons

Road officers conducted approximately 31 routine traffic stops for various driving related concerns. Officers also issued 17 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

On January 17, 2022, at approximately 12:05 AM, a male suspect entered the Emergency Department at Bluewater Health Sarnia. The male was highly agitated and appeared to be under the influence of drugs.

The male began to argue with Triage staff at which point Bluewater Health Security responded immediately to the disturbance. As the security staff approached the suspect the male ran outside through the main doors. To ensure that the man didn’t return or cause any further problems security and other staff exited outside to see if he had left the area.

Once outside the male suspect turned towards staff and pulled out what appeared to be a handgun. The male pointed the gun at security and staff, lunging forward at them. Staff immediately ran inside and took cover while the suspect followed them still pointing the firearm and threatening them. The male entered the emergency room area with the gun raised and caused further panic among those present. People took cover, concerned for their lives.

Bluewater Security had already contacted the Sarnia Police Service and officers immediately flooded the area. The male suspect had left the hospital but fortunately officers were able to locate him beside a building in the 200 block of Durand Street. As officers approached the suspect they observed what appeared to be a handgun on the ground by the suspect. Officers were able to arrest the individual with no further incident.

A search of the male located approximately 37 grams of crystal methamphetamine. The handgun that was retrieved by officers was determined to be a BB hand gun that was a replica of a real gun.

Fortunately, aside from the fear caused, no one sustained any physical injuries.

The accused, Bradley Douglas Kelly, 22 years of age, of Sarnia faces the following charges:

1. Four counts of assault with a weapon
2. Four counts of use of a weapon while committing an offence
3. Four counts of pointing a firearm
4. Four counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
5. Four counts of breach of probation
6. Two counts of possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order
7. One count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
8. One count of possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking

Kelly remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

At approximately 6:00 AM, this morning (January 17, 2022), Sarnia Police received an urgent call to attend the area of Afton Drive and Murphy Road along with Sarnia Fire and Lambton Paramedics.

Upon arrival it was determined that a person was in the back of a garbage truck yelling. Fortunately, a 48-year-old female was extracted from the garbage truck and miraculously did not sustain any injuries.

According to information received by the officer, the driver had picked up a load from a large garbage bin, dumped it into the garbage truck, and did not observe anything on the camera which is located inside the garbage truck. The driver then proceeded to crush the load and head to the next stop which was located in the area of Murphy Road and Afton Drive.

Once there the driver could hear what sounded like someone yelling from the back of the truck. The camera was checked and to the driver’s surprise a person was observed in the back.

It is believed that the individual had attempted to find shelter in the bin by covering herself with cardboard and thus was not seen on camera.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police entered into an investigation on January 6, 2022, regarding a robbery that had taken place earlier that day that involved a possible hand gun.

According to the victim (a 37-year-old male), it is alleged that while he was out on Roger Street two individuals, who were known to him, invited the victim inside a residence in the 700 block of Roger Street. Once inside the victim was confronted by two other males who were also present.

Once confronted by these two other individuals, who were also known to the victim, the situation quickly escalated. The victim wanted to leave but was not allowed, instead, one of the suspects struck the victim in the face and two other grabbed onto him. It is then alleged that he was forcibly escorted to the basement of the residence. During this time one of the assailants reached into his jacket accessing an object and threatening to shoot him as the object was pressed against the victim’s side.

Once downstairs, three of the suspects were present and one of the suspects held a large knife demanding drugs, which he did not have. Another suspect removed a wallet, a cell phone, and some other items from the victim. The suspects continued to threaten the victim and the individual that had threatened to shoot the victim actually pulled out what appeared to be a handgun.

Once things calmed down one of the suspects returned the wallet minus any money. The victim continued to comply and was granted permission to leave without any further issue. Fortunately, he did not sustain any sort of significant injury.

As a result of this investigation the following three individuals have since been arrested and charged as follows:

1. Quentin Abraham Shawnoo, 33 years of age, of Kettle Point, faces one count of forcible confinement, four counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and robbery using a firearm.
2. Robin Alexander Maness, 42 years of age, of Sarnia, faces one count of forcible confinement, one count of assault, one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, one count of breach of probation, one count of robbery with a weapon, and one count of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. When Maness was arrested he was also found to be in possession of vehicle that had been stolen and now also faces a charge for possession of stolen property over $5000.
3. Michael John Dearing, 47 years of age, of Sarnia, for one count of forcible confinement.

The fourth accused in this matter is a Joshua Allen Spero, 36 years of age, of Sarnia, who has not been arrested but is wanted on an outstanding warrant for one count of forcible confinement, and one count of robbery with violence (a picture of Spero can be found below).

If you observe Spero or know where he currently is you are please asked to contact the Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861, extension 0, 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

Members of the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit entered into an extensive drug investigation regarding suspects that were believed to be trafficking large amounts of cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and fentanyl. The investigation also revealed that the suspects were using various locations within the City of Sarnia, as well as a location in the Village of Point Edward, to conduct their illegal activity.

Vice officers applied for and were granted Controlled Drugs and Substance Act Search Warrants for two address in the 800 block of Phillip Street East (automotive body shops), 100 block of Richard Street, 400 block of Wellington Street, and the 400 block of Devine Street (all within the City of Sarnia). The final address was in the 100 block of Kendall Street (also an automotive body shop) in the Village of Point Edward.

On January 12, 2022, at approximately 3:00 PM, members of the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit with assistance from the Sarnia Police Service Emergency Response Team, Uniform Patrol, and the Criminal Investigation Division began executing the search warrants.

As officers made their entry into the Phillip Street addresses a number of suspects attempted to flee the buildings or hide but were apprehended without incident.

Due to the number of locations and the large amount of area to be searched the officers began their search on January 12, 2022 and completed it on January 13, 2022.

The searches on Phillip Street East and Kendal Street located various quantities of illegal drugs, precursors (which are substances used in the alleged production of fentanyl powder from pure carfentanil), and various forms of drug paraphernalia believed to be used in the production and distribution of street drugs (ie. packaging, scales, etc).

A search of the Wellington Street address located various quantities of drugs along with a replica handgun, drug paraphernalia, and a homemade taser that was functional. Nothing of significance was located on Devine Street or Richard Street.

The total amount of drugs seized from all locations is as follows:

1. 13.8 grams of street-ready fentanyl
2. 122 grams of pure carfentanil
3. 954.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine
4. 265.1 grams of cocaine
5. Eight 4mg hydromorphone pills
6. Thirty 100mg morphine pills
7. $630 in currency

The total value of controlled substances seized, along with currency, is approximately $171,006.

The following individuals were charged accordingly:

1. Nathan Keith Raaymakers, 41 years of age, of Sarnia, faces three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of a Schedule I Substance. Raaymakers is now also wanted on a warrant for two further counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking. A photo of Raaymakers can be found below.

    

2. Nicholas Edward Bailey, 25 years of age, of Sarnia, faces three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of a Schedule I Substance, and three counts of failing to comply with a release order.

    

3. Tiffany Nadine Chamaillard-Hunter, 47 years of age, of Sarnia, faces two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of a Schedule I Substance.

    

4. Danielle Alana Smith, 24 years of age, of Sarnia, faces two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of a Schedule I Substance.

    

5. Timothy Ross Tomlinson, 55 years of age, of Sarnia, faces two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of a Schedule I Substance.

    

All the individuals mentioned above were arrested and taken into custody. Since then, Nicholas Bailey remains in custody while the remaining four were released on their respective charges.

Further charges are pending as the investigation continues.

The seizure of 954.9 grams (nearly a kilogram) of crystal methamphetamine is the largest known seizure by the Sarnia Police Service.

Also, the seizure of 122 grams of pure carfentanil is the largest seizure of this substance that has been seized by the Sarnia Police Service.

Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl powder. It is believed that once this quantity of substance has been processed it will translate into over 1 kilogram of street ready fentanyl powder.

A significant concern that arises with carfentanil being processed into street ready carfentanil or fentanyl powder, is the actual process. If carfentanil is not mixed and diluted properly the concentration may be great enough to cause death, even the smallest amount. As well, the conditions and equipment allegedly being used are not pharmaceutical grade and thus there is a very great risk that the final product that would be sold on the streets could be fatal.

WANTED

(Nathan Keith Raaymakers)

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Currently, the Sarnia Police Service is attempting to locate Dwayne Melford George, 38 years of age, to ensure his well-being.

Dwayne was last seen on 29 December, 2021, while he was in the 300 block of Kathleen Street.

Mr. George was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, Nike shoes, and possibly a red shirt. He is approximately five foot six inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, and black hair.

If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Dwayne George they are please asked to contact either Detective Jeff Rovers at 519-344-8861, ext.6159, Sarnia Police Dispatch at 519-344-8861, ext. 0, or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Please find photo below:

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service would like to advise the public that Nathan Raaymakers, 41 years of age, turned himself in this morning regarding the outstanding charges from the warrant he is wanted on.

Mr. Raaymakers will be held for a bail hearing later today.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service would like to advise the public that Joshua Allen Spero, 36 years of age, was arrested yesterday without incident.

Spero was wanted on an outstanding warrant for the charges of forcible confinement and one count of robbery with violence in relation to an incident that occurred on January 6, 2022.

Spero has been held over pending a bail hearing later today.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Earlier this morning (January 20, 2022), at approximately 3:15 AM, officers from General Patrol were in the area of Wellington Street and Russell Street when they observed a vehicle that took off from the intersection before the stop light turned green.

The vehicle was travelling northbound on Russell Street and as the officers attempted to catch up to the suspect vehicle it pulled into a lane way in the 100 block of Russell Street. As the officers were exiting their cruiser they observed the two occupants get out of their vehicle and proceed to run through backyards and jump fences.

Immediately other officers were dispatched to the area to assist in locating the two individuals that fled on foot from the vehicle. As the initial officers approached the abandoned vehicle a large quantity of a suspected drug was observed in plain view inside the car. A further search of the vehicle also located a replica handgun, that was determined to be a pellet gun, along with other evidence that would relate to the trafficking of drugs.

Officers continued to search the area and located a male and female matching the description of the occupants, who fled from the vehicle, in the area of Cromwell Street attempting to enter a taxi.

The two suspects were taken into custody and transported to the station without further incident. The male suspect was shortly thereafter transported to hospital due to the fact that he may have swallowed an unknown quantity of the alleged drug while fleeing from police in an effort to destroy the evidence. At this time the accused remains in hospital and is being monitored to ensure his well-being.

It was later determined that a total quantity of 12.6 grams of crack cocaine was recovered, along with other evidence, and the replica handgun.

The following individuals have been charged accordingly:

1. Jeremy Joseph Spinks, 34 years of age, of Sarnia, faces one count of possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking, one count of failing to comply with a release order, possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, and one count of unauthorized possession of a weapon.

    

2. Alysha Yvonne Dewey, 29 years of age, of Sarnia, faces one count of possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking, and one count of unauthorized possession of a weapon.

    

Both suspects will remain in custody pending a bail hearing.

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 178 calls for service. Calls included the following:

9 – Alarms

4 – Ambulance assists

9 – Domestic disturbances

8 – Family disputes

7 – Noise complaints

13 – Person well-being / welfare

4 – Prevent breach of peace

4 – Thefts

10 – Traffic complaints

5 – Trespass to property

14 – Unwanted persons

Road officers conducted approximately 43 routine traffic stops for various driving related concerns. Officers also issued 43 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