Sarnia Police arrested two impaired drivers within two hours of each other on Saturday night.

The first incident took place around 6:15 PM when the accused was observed by a 39 year old Sarnia man crashing into a parked car in a parking lot on Lakeshore Road in Bright’s Grove. The driver did not stop and travelled westbound on the eastbound portion of Old Lakeshore Road. The 39 year old witness followed the accused and eventually got the 29 year old male driver to stop his vehicle and police were called.

The 29 year old accused ,who is from Sarnia, was charged with Impaired Driving and Drive With Over 80 MG as well as Driving With No Insurance and Operate an Unsafe Vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act.

The second incident occurred just before 8:00 PM on Wellington Street while officers were responding to a break and enter in progress. The police vehicle had its emergency lights on however the 35 year old accused driver, who was travelling in front of the cruiser, failed to stop or pull over. The officer sounded the police siren and the accused pulled into a driveway in the 800 block of Wellington Street. Officers were advised by another officer that they were no longer needed at the break and enter.

The accused driver ran from his vehicle as officers approached and a short foot chase took place. The Sarnia man was caught a short distance away and admitted he was impaired. Samples of his breath showed he was four times the legal limit.

The accused was charged with Impaired Driving and Drive With Over 80 MG.

Constable Les Jones

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6091

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

On February 10, 2014 two males broke into three separate businesses within the Lambton mall stealing a quantity of cash, from each business, as well as damaging property. The break and enters occurred after closing hours. The two males fled on foot after being discovered by maintenance and security staff. Still images and video were obtained of the two males responsible for the break in. Police are requesting assistance from members of the public in identifying these males. The video can be viewed at the Sarnia Police Services YouTube channel. Any information regarding the identity of the males can be forwarded to:

The link to the YouTube page is as follows:

http://youtu.be/vsLWW3PB6EM

Photos of the males:

Detective Constable Ivan Skinn

Criminal Investigations Division

(519)344-8861 x 6166

The Sarnia Police are releasing an additional video of the suspects in the Lambton Mall Break and Enters which occurred on Monday evening. 

The link to the YouTube page is as follows:

http://youtu.be/yuHgwt5MXTw

Photos of the males:

Detective Constable Ivan Skinn

Criminal Investigations Division

(519)344-8861 x 6166

On September 26, 2013, Sarnia Police were called to a home in the 100 block of Queen Street regarding an assault on two seniors. The couple, ages 65 and 68, were assaulted around 9:30 PM that night after the 68 year old man from the home went out to confront three males that his 65 year old wife observed in their back yard trying to steal items. The males attempted to flee by jumping the fence but the 68 year old grabbed one of them. The suspect cut the senior with an unknown sharp object. The victim suffered a laceration to his hand and thumb.

The victim’s 65 year old wife tried to intervene to assist her husband but she too, was cut on her arm with the same object. The suspect ran down the driveway. Sarnia Police had to re-attend the same location just after 3 AM the next morning because the persistent thieves had returned. It was later learned the woman had suffered two broken ribs during the altercation when she tried to help her husband.

On January 8, 2014, the Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Branch received information from the Centre that the DNA on that balaclava belongs to the accused in this matter, James Steward Viggers, age 49, of Sarnia. On January 15, 2014, he was arrested on two counts of Aggravated Assault and Robbery with a Weapon. He remains in custody on these matters and will make a court appearance video on January 24, 2014.

On January 30, 2014 Ronald Wasson age 46 of Sarnia was arrested and charged with one count of Robbery with a Weapon and one count of Accessory After The Fact in connection with the incident. Wasson was released and appears in court on March 11, 2014

On February 10, 2014 the third person involved was also arrested. Lorne Clow age 44, of Sarnia faces 2 counts of Aggravated Assault, Robbery with a Weapon and two counts of Breach of Probation. Clow also faces one count of Theft and a Breach of Probation charge for another matter. Clow will appear for a Bail Hearing on February 12,2014.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect depicted on a surveillance video. The suspect entered a London Road convenience store at about 9:30 PM on February 9,2014 armed with what appeared to be a handgun. He then went behind the counter and removed cash from the cash drawer. The suspect fled north on Mitton Street riding a bicycle. The description of the suspect is as follows: white male about 5 feet 8 inches, dressed in dark clothing and his face was covered with what appeared to be a camouflage bandana. View the surveillance video here : http://youtu.be/pUVcFmNCXnw

If you can identify this suspect, please contact Sarnia Police Detective Constable Steve Ruetz at 519-244-8861 Extension 6158 or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a break and enter which resulted in a substantial loss. Sarnia Police are investigating a break and enter to a garage in the 500 block of Berkshire Road. The break and enter took place sometime between 10:00 PM Tuesday February 11, and 5:00 AM Wednesday February 12, 2014. Once entry was gained the suspect, or suspects took a number of tools, landscaping equipment, snow mobile apparel and tires. The total value of items taken is estimated to be between $25,000.00 and $30,000.00. Many of the tools taken were manufactured by Snap On.

If you have any information regarding this crime please call Detective Constable J. Lewis at 519-344-8861 Extension 6200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service is advising the public that the Records Office will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 17, 2014. All other services offered at the Sarnia Police Service will be operating as normal.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service has made an arrest related to the shooting of “Joe” the cat. The cat was discovered on February 2, 2014 in the Brights Grove area suffering from numerous pellet wounds to his head.

Shortly after 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2014 a 19 year old Sarnia man was arrested by Sarnia Police Detectives at his residence. During the execution of a Search Warrant at the suspects home officers also located several Oxycodone pills and approximately 50 Codeine pills along with a small amount of marihuana.

The man faces two counts of Animal Cruelty, two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance. The man is in police custody awaiting a Bail Hearing.

The Sarnia Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information in regards to this case to call Detective Constable Miro Soucek at 519-344-8861 Extension 6191 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Media are asked to call Staff Sergeant Scott MacLean at 519-344-8861 Extension 6077

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service is investigating an incident involving a suspicious male in the north end portion of the city. The incident took place on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at approximately 3:35 PM as a 13 year old girl was walking home from Cathcart Public School. As she approached her home she noticed a small black four door car idling in front of the neighbor’s house. The driver of the car was described as a white male with grey hair and short grey beard. The man was wearing what were described as reading glasses.

As the young girl walked by the car, the driver honked his horn and the girl ran to her home. The car sped into the driveway and the man got out and knocked on the door 3 or 4 times. After getting no response at the door the man got back into his car and left the area.

Police commend the young girl for being aware and taking the proper action. Police encourage parents to remind their children to be aware while walking and to travel with friends whenever possible.

If you can provide any information regarding this incident please call the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861 extension 5300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

On February 14, 2014, the Sarnia Police issued the following Media Release regarding a suspicious in the north-end of Sarnia.

“Sarnia Police Service is investigating an incident involving a suspicious male in the north end portion of the city. The incident took place on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at approximately 3:35 PM as a 13 year old girl was walking home from Cathcart Public School. As she approached her home she noticed a small black four door car idling in front of the neighbor’s house. The driver of the car was described as a white male with grey hair and short grey beard. The man was wearing what were described as reading glasses.

As the young girl walked by the car, the driver honked his horn and the girl ran to her home. The car sped into the driveway and the man got out and knocked on the door 3 or 4 times. After getting no response at the door the man got back into his car and left the area.”

As a result of this Media Release, a Sarnia male contacted the Sarnia Police and advised that he believed was the suspicious male referred to in the release. The information he provided was consistent with the report from young girl. The male indicated that he was in the area delivering a package for a local business and he attempted to communicate with the young girl to enquire about her neighbours and perhaps leave the package with the young girl’s family. The information regarding the delivery of the package was confirmed through the male’s employer. As a result of this information, there will be no further follow-up in this matter. The Sarnia Police Service would like to thank local media outlets for their assistance in resolving this matter and would like to reiterate that the young girl took the proper action in this circumstance.

Staff Sergeant Jeff Hodgson

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5271

Email: jhodgson@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police responded to 178 calls for service over the long weekend of Family Day. Officers also conducted 31 traffic stops for various highway traffic infractions. The 178 calls include:

9 – 911 Hang Up Calls

15 – Alarms

27 – Domestic/Family Disputes

14 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

15 – Noise Complaints

11 – Disturb the Peace

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police arrested an Impaired Driver shortly after 12:30 AM on Saturday February 15, 2014. Officers responded to the 1200 block of London Road in regards to a male driver leaving the parking lot after being in a collision with another car. The man was last seen driving away towards Murphy Road. A patrol officer located the man standing beside his vehicle on Kengsinton Boulevard. As the officer approached the man he decided to flee, however he was not successful and was arrested a short distance away.

The 19 year old Sarnia man was taken to the Sarnia Police headquarters where he decided not to provide a sample of his breath as requested. He was charged with Fail To Stop at The Scene, Impaired Driving, Fail to Provide Sample and Fail to Comply with Conditions of an Undertaking. He was held pending a Bail Hearing.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

On February 14,2014 Vice officers from the Sarnia Police Service executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act Search Warrant in the 900 block of Cobblestone Crescent.

As a result of an investigation the search warrant was executed just before midnight on the 14 February 2014. The 31 year old male homeowner was arrested in the driveway as he returned home. The search resulted in the seizure of approximately 33 pounds of Marihuana, 23 grams of Cocaine, 14 Ecstasy pills, 12 grams of Hash, 12 grams of MDMA, 4 tablets of Hydromorphone and a small quantity of LSD.

The total combined street value of the seizure is estimated at $165,000.00. The male party faces four counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service Detectives arrested a second male in relation to the pellet gun shooting of “Joe” the cat today.

At about 8:30 AM February 19, 2014 a 20 year old Sarnia man was arrested in the south east section of the city. The male will be charged with one count Willfully Cause Unnecessary Suffering and one Count Willfully Injuring and Animal. The male is currently in police custody.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service is asking for assistance to identify a male and female suspect captured on surveillance video.

On January 8, 2014 shortly before midnight someone entered an unused dressing room at the RBC Centre on London Rd while a pick-up hockey game was taking place. The suspect was then able to break into the adjoining locked dressing room. Once in the locker room the suspect took a wallet, cash and iPhones.

On the January 18, 2014 a male described as white, 6 feet tall, aged 30-35 years with light brown hair, attempted to set up a credit account at a Sarnia furniture store using stolen identification taken from the RBC Cemtre. He was denied. It was also discovered that this suspect had attended a Sarnia electronics store and purchased a cell phone using identification taken at the RBC Centre. The suspect also received a $100.00 gift card for purchasing the new phone.

The female depicted, tried to use the stolen gift card at the same electronics store, but an employee realized the gift card had been reported as stolen and the transaction was denied.

The same male can be seen in the arena theft as well as in the electronic store incident.

View video here : http://youtu.be/5MNNh3eUD9I

If you can identify these people, please contact Sarnia Police Constable Nelson Amaral at 519-344-8861 Extension 6137 or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police has been advised by the Sarnia City Works Dept. that Wellington St between Indian Rd and Walnut St will be closed until approximately 11:00pm due to a water main break. The public is being asked to avoid the area to allow the City Works Dept. to complete the repairs to the roadway.

Your cooperation is appreciated,

Staff Sergeant Paul Mamak #123

Sarnia Police Service

B Platoon – Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 x 6123
Email: pmamak@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Responded to 149 calls for service over the weekend. Officers also conducted 33 traffic stops for various highway traffic infractions. The 149 calls include:

6 – 911 Hang Up Calls

8 – Alarms

17 Domestic/Family Disputes

5 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

4 – Assaults

5 – Noise Complaints

10 – Disturb The Peace

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

On Friday 21 February 2014 just before 11:00 PM a Sarnia Uniformed patrol officer observed a pick-up truck on Talfourd Street with one headlight not working. The officer turned his cruiser around to conduct a stop and the driver decided to evade him. The male driver pulled into a driveway and the officer located him as the man was getting out of the truck. The 26 year old Sarnia man was arrested for Flight from a Peace Officer. During a search of the man the officer found approximately 60 hydromorphone tablets and 14 grams of cocaine. A large amount of cash was also found in the male’s possession.

The combined street value of both drugs is estimated to be approximately $2,600.00. The man has been charged with Flight While Pursued, two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and he was also issued a ticket for Driving Without Proper Headlights.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

A 34 year old Sarnia man is facing 15 sex related charges that date back to 2009. The man, Mathew Stan MATEJ, was arrested on February 13, 2014 by members of the Sarnia Police Service.

The offences include 2 counts of Invitation to Sexual Touching, 1 count of Indecent Exposure, 6 counts Sexual Assault and 6 counts of Sexual Interference. His next court appearance will be on March 11, 2014. This is an ongoing investigation.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Constable Mike Kahnert at 519-344-8861, extension 6196 or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service Vice officers, assisted by COPPS and uniform executed a drug warrant yesterday in 100 block of Euphemia Street. Just before 2:00pm February 24, 2014 officers entered the home and arrested a 27 year old man who resides at that home. During the search officers discovered approximately 185 grams of marihuana and cash. The street value is estimated to be in the area of $1800.00.

The male will attend a Bail Hearing today and faces one count of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

The officers made another discovery that caused them great concern. Two BB guns, which closely resemble actual firearms, were found in a bedroom. One of the BB guns was in plain view and the other simply in a drawer of a bedside table. The top gun pictured resembles a HK MP5K submachine gun and the pistol resembles a Colt Defender. Beside the picture of the two BB guns seized is a picture of an actual HK MP5K

When officers are confronted with replica firearms of this nature they must make split second assessments as to its authenticity. These situations most often take place in poor lighting conditions and under stress.

Police encourage members of the public who may own these types of replicas to use caution when using and storing these items.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca