The male depicted in a video, and a photo, released by the Sarnia Police Service has been identified and is currently in custody. Investigators are confident the male in custody is the person in the video and photo.

The Sarnia Police Service would like to thank the public for their overwhelming number of tips in assisting to identify this male.

Sarnia Police will release more details as the investigation continues.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

A Sarnia Police Service COPPS officer was assaulted yesterday while arresting a male party wanted for Failing to Comply with Probation. Just before 4:00PM, February 25, 2014, the officer was on patrol in the 200 block of Queen Street when he observed a man known to him and to be wanted. The man was on a bicycle and when approached by the officer he tried to ride away and the officer followed. The man got off the bicycle and tried to run into an apartment but tripped and the officer took hold of him. While on the ground the man repeatedly kicked the officer and was able to stand up and began punching the officer to the head. He was taken to the ground again and was warned he would be sprayed with pepper spray if he continued to resist. The man continued to kick and resist and was sprayed. Even after being sprayed the man continued to resist and the officer held onto him until officers arrived to help. The officer was able to remain on duty after the incident.

Shaun DUCHAINE, 51 years old, of Sarnia now faces one count of Resist a Peace Officer, One count Assault Peace Officer and an additional charge of Fail to Comply with Probation. He will attend a Bail Hearing today.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service is joining police services across the Province in supporting the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) 2014 Crime Prevention Campaign, which focuses on promoting citizens’ role in preventing crime and building safe and healthy communities.

“We believe that strong, safe, and healthy communities are built when citizens partner with their police service in preventing criminal acts before they happen,” said Constable Les Jones. “Our goal is to raise public awareness and empower people throughout our communities to become involved in their personal safety and that of their neighbours, friends, and co-workers.”

The campaign features an informational crime prevention booklet that will be used by police services to promote local crime prevention initiatives. Topics covered in the “Your Community. Your Safety. Get involved” booklet, include getting involved in local crime prevention initiatives and programs, when to call 9-1-1, securing your home or business from break-ins and other property crimes, vigilance against on-line fraud, identification theft, and other cybercrimes, and guarding against vehicle theft. “Your Community. Your Safety. Get involved”

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

The Sarnia Police Service C.O.P.P.S Unit was active over night with two separate arrests. At about 9:00 PM Thursday February 27, 2014 a COPPS officer observed what he believed to be a drug transaction taking place between two people in the London and Murphy Road area of the city. The persons involved left in two separate vehicles and the officer was able to stop one of the vehicles. There were three males in the vehicle and the officer recognized a 40 year old passenger to be wanted on outstanding Breach of Probation and Drug warrants from Lambton O.P.P. The male was arrested and will be held for a Bail Hearing. A 22 year old male passenger was found to have a prohibited knife on his possession and was cautioned and the knife seized.

Later during the officer’s shift, around 1:00AM, the officer observed two females leave from a residence in the 500 block of London Road in a taxi cab. The officer believed one of the girls to be on conditions from a previous conviction. The 18 year old Sarnia female initially identified herself by a different name. She was arrested for Public Mischief and a search revealed she had drug paraphernalia on her possession. The young lady was on a bail condition to observe a curfew and on two separate Probation Orders one of which states not to possess drug paraphernalia.

She was held for a Bail Hearing and will face charges of Public Mischief, Fail to Comply with Bail Conditions and three counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

The first weekend of March was relatively busy for Sarnia Police. Officers handled 127 calls for service over the weekend. Officers also conducted 10 traffic stops for various traffic infractions. The 127 calls include:

6 –911 Hang Up Calls

16 – Alarms

5 – Disturb the Peace

15 – Domestic/Family Disputes

7 – Liquor Complaints

15 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

6 – Noise Complaints

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service is looking for a pickup truck involved in a hit and run collision.

On Thursday 27 February 2014 at about 2:30pm, the pickup truck struck a parked car in the 200 block of Maxwell Street. Police are looking for a pickup truck described as possibly a 2005 GMC or Chevy 4 door king cab, two tone green with silver or grey along the bottom. The truck has a full sized green topper on the back.

Damage to the suspect truck will be to the right rear side.

If you have any information in regards to this collision please call Sarnia Police Constable Ron Szabo at 519-344-8861 extension 6127 or Sarnia Lambton 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 arrested a 44 year old male who was out on Bail for alleged involvement in the September 26, 2013 robbery on Queen Street.

The male had been arrested on February 10, 2014 and charged with 2 counts of Aggravated Assault, Robbery with a Weapon and two counts of Breach of Probation in relation to the September robbery. The man was released on Bail with a condition to maintain a curfew. On March 5, 2014 shortly after 8:00PM the male was arrested for not abiding by his curfew and taken to Sarnia Police Headquarters. During the booking in process officers noticed the man was wearing new jeans and in fact the pants still had a security tag attached.

The man will be held for a Bail Hearing and faces one count of Fail to Comply with Bail Conditions, one count of Fail to Comply with Probation and of course Possession of Stolen Property.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police are advising the community that their digital fingerprinting service will not be available Tuesday March 11, 2014. This service is available on Tuesdays between 1:00 and 3:30 PM.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

With tax time upon us, Sarnia Police Service is advising the public of an online fraud currently circulating. Below is an example of what the email may look like. Canada Revenue Agency does not request taxpayer information via email. Delete the message, do not open it or click on links.

Dear Taxpayer,

After the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $312.00. Regarding this, please complete the Refund Form and mail it to one of the addresses from the second page.

Your *Refund Reference Number is: (number deleted)

*Refund Amount: 312.00 $.

To access the form for your tax refund, please Click Here. (link deleted)

For security reasons, remove the form from your computer after printing.

Thank you,

Canada Revenue Agency

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

On March 10, 2014, at approximately 0926 hours a 2005 Hyundai was proceeding southbound in the centre lane of Indian Road near London Road in the City of Sarnia. The Hyundai was being followed by a dark red car – possibly a Mazda product – that attempted to pass in the curb lane. While passing the Hyundai, the red sports car sideswiped the Hyundai and then returned back to the centre lane. The red sports car failed to stop after striking the Hyundai and continued southbound on Indian Road. The driver of the Hyundai attempted to follow the red sports car, but lost sight of the car in the area of Russell and Cromwell Streets. The red sports car will have noticeable damage to the driver’s door area and may have silver paint transfer from the Hyundai.

The Sarnia Police are asking any witnesses to the collision or anyone with information relating to the suspect vehicle or driver to contact the investigating officer, Constable Lindsay Johnston, at 519 344-8861 ext. 6164 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Staff Sergeant Jeff Hodgson

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5271

Email: jhodgson@police.sarnia.on.ca

Due to poor road and weather conditions, River Road between Churchill Road and LaSalle Road will be closed to all vehicles until further notice.

Staff Sergeant Jeff Hodgson

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5271

Email: jhodgson@police.sarnia.on.ca

Due to poor road and weather conditions and until further notice, London Road is closed to traffic in both directions at Airport Road in the City of Sarnia.

Environment Canada his issued a Blowing Snow Warning for the Sarnia Area. Visibility and drifting due to blowing snow is making road clearing difficult for Sarnia City Works employees. Sarnia Police are asking residents are asked to stay off the roads this evening.

Staff Sergeant Jeff Hodgson

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5271

Email: jhodgson@police.sarnia.on.ca

Please be advised that both River Rd between Churchill Rd and LaSalle Rd and London Line at Airport Rd are now open.

However Michigan Rd between Modeland Rd and Mandaumin Rd is closed due to drifting snow.

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

The Sarnia Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 24 year old male “Brennan QUIMET” from the Sarnia area. QUIMET has been missing since 12 Mar 2014 at approximately 12:00pm and needs to be located to check on his wellbeing.

Description: White Male, slender build, 5’10″, 160lbs, black curly hair.

Clothing: Brown hoodie, blue jeans with a rip in the front, grey/blue/green shoes.

Last Seen: 400 block of Wellington St.

If anyone comes across the “Brennan QUIMET” or has any information in regards to his location, do not approach him, please contact the Sarnia Police Service immediately at 519-344-8861 Ext:#5200.

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

Brennan Ouimet was located by Sarnia Police just prior to the noon hour today. He was found to be in good health and there is no longer concern for his well-being. The Sarnia Police would like to thank the public for the assistance provided in locating Mr. Ouimet today.

There will be no further taken by police in relation to this matter.

Staff Sergeant Jeff Hodgson

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5271

Email: jhodgson@police.sarnia.on.ca

During the early morning hours of March 13, 2014, two males forced their way into a residence in the south end of Sarnia. At the time a lone male occupant was sleeping in the residence.

Once inside the residence, one of the males threatened and then assaulted the homeowner with two different weapons causing serious injuries to the victim. After the assault, the suspects left the residence, but stated they would return. The victim escaped the residence by a window and contacted police. Sarnia Police Service uniformed officers responded to the scene and initiated an investigation along with members of the Sarnia Police Forensic Identification Branch and the Criminal Investigations Branch.

At approximately 5:30am, two suspects were arrested by Sarnia Police near the scene. At the time of arrest one of the suspects was found to be in possession of weapons believed to have been used in the assault.

The victim was transported to Bluewater Health in Sarnia where he was treated for injuries to his head and arm and then released.

Accused #1

Lee Cory MARTIN, age 49, of Sarnia was charged with the following offences:

Count 1: Utter Threat to Cause Bodily Harm CC 264.1(1)(a)

Count 2: Conspiracy to Commit the Indictable Offence of Aggravated Assault CC 465(1)(c)

Count 3: Unlawfully in a Dwelling House CC 349(1)

Count 4: Carry a Concealed Weapon CC 90

Count 5: Utter Threat to CBH CC 264.1(1)(a)

Count 6: Assault with a Weapon (wooden stick) CC 267(a)

Count 7: Aggravated Assault CC 268

Count 8: Attempt Murder CC 239(1)(b)

Count 9: Utter Threat to Cause Death CC 264.1(1)(a)

Count 10: Forcible Confinement CC 279(2)

Count 11: Carry a Concealed Weapon CC 90

Count 12: Weapons Dangerous CC 88

Accused #2

Daniel Thomas WOOD, age 23, of Sarnia was charged with the following offences:

Count 1: Carry a Concealed Weapon CC 90

Count 2: Weapons Dangerous to the Public CC 88

Both accused persons appeared before a Justice of the Peace this afternoon and were remanded into custody. Wood will appear on March 17^th for a Bail Hearing and Martin’s next appearance will be March 18^th by video.

Anyone with information relating to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Constable Ken McLachlin at 519 344-8861 ext. 6154 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Staff Sergeant Jeff Hodgson

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5271

Email: jhodgson@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police has made a public appeal and unveiled a case chronology video in the hope of reinvigorating the investigation into the death of Karen Caughlin.

The 14 year old Sarnia resident was found on the morning of Saturday March 16^th, 1974, near the side of the then 6^th Side Road of Freer Rd, now known as Plowing Match Road, between Churchill Line and Lasalle Line in Lambton County.

At a news conference, members of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch pointed out they are specifically looking at a 9 hour gap in the time when Karen was last seen – in the early morning (approx. 12:50am) of Saturday March 16^th 1974 in Sarnia – and when her body was discovered at around 9:50am 22 kilometers away.

Police also want to speak to or hear about anyone who may have seen or been with Caughlin on Friday March 15^th at locations in her community or at Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School (SCITS).

The 7 minute, OPP produced video is available for view on our Sarnia Police Youtube Channel and can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVI_fvIum1w

Anyone with information may call Detective Constable Rob Carruthers at Lambton County OPP at 519-882-1011, or if the caller prefers to remain anonymous, they can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6091
Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service handled 112 calls for service over the past weekend. Officers also conducted 23 traffic stops for various traffic infractions. The 112 calls included:

4 – 911 Hang Up Calls

10 – Alarm Calls

3 – Disturb the Peace

5 – Domestic/Family Disputes

3 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

7 – Noise Complaints

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Police are looking for the public’s assistance to identify a motor vehicle involved in a motor vehicle collision which occurred at approximately 3:20 pm on Monday March 17, 2014 in front of Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School on Michigan Avenue.

The suspect motor vehicle involved is described as a Green Van which was driving eastbound. The van would have sustained damage to the front end and possibly to the front passenger wheel well area. The only description of the driver is a female with blonde hair.

The other motor vehicle involved was a silver volkswagon cabrio, which remained at the scene.

If anyone can provide information regarding this collision please contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861, or call Crime Stoppers at 519- 332- TIPS. 

Sergeant Doug Cunningham #102

Community Response Division

Tel: 519-344-8861 x 6102

Email: dcunningham@police.sarnia.on.ca