Sarnia Police Vice officers assisted by members of Criminal Investigations and Uniform Patrol executed a drug warrant last night.

At about 10:30PM on March 18, 2014 Sarnia Police entered the home in the 200 block of Durand Street regarding a drug investigation. Upon entering the home officers arrested the 47 year old resident and her 19 year old son, who also resides at that address.

During the search officers located 114 Hydro-Morphone tablets, 34 Morphine tablets, 120 Codeine tablets and approximately $1700 cash. The combined street value of all drugs seized is in the $5100.00 range.

Both mom and son are charged with 3 counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and are being held for Bail Hearings.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Law Enforcement All-Stars will be playing NHL Alumni this Saturday March 22, 2014 at 7:30PM.
The game takes place in the Sarnia Arena at 134 Brock Street South. Doors open at 6:30PM and the puck drops at 7:30PM. The Alumni team is coached by Walter Gretzky and the players include Al Iafrate,Brent Gretzky,Rick Vaive and our local Kraig Nienhuis. For more info call 1-877-431-0685 or go to the web site at www.benefithockey.com. Tickets are also available at the door. Proceeds to, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario.

 
Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Vice officers assisted by Uniform Patrol members executed a drug warrant last night.

At about 7:00PM March 19, 2014 officers entered a home in the 100 block of John Street to execute a search warrant. Once inside the home officers located four males ranging in age between 22 years and 51 years old. Three of the men were on Probation and one man in addition to Probation was also on Bail.

A small amount of drugs were found including about 7 grams of marihuana, 46 codeine tablets and methamphetamine.

The 51 year old man, who resides at the home, was charged with trafficking and possession.

One of the 22 year old males, who also lives at the home, was charged with trafficking, breach of bail and 2 counts of breaching his probation.

The 40 year old, a Sarnia resident was charged with 2 counts of breaching his probation.

The second 22 year old man was charged with three counts of breaching his probation and 1 count of trafficking.

All four were held pending a Bail Hearing.

This bust was a proactive enforcement approach to an investigation looking into complaints of increased pedestrian traffic in a normally quiet neighbourhood.

Vice officers rely on the public’s assistance to help with drug investigations and the public is encouraged to assist by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service is encouraging parents to speak to their children regarding used syringes.

The Service is investigating an incident where a Grade 5 student located a used syringe and may have pricked herself when picking it up. The syringe was found on Durand Street and this is not the first occurrence for that area in recent weeks.

Parents should speak to children of all ages about the dangers of used needles. Children should be advised to tell an adult if they find syringes. These syringes may still have product in them or carry a blood borne disease from the person who last used it.

People who use syringes for a legitimate medical use are reminded to dispose of their syringes properly.

Lambton Public Health offers these tips to dispose of syringes:

Pick the syringe up by the middle of the syringe avoiding the plunger and needle portion,

Place the syringe in a hard container such as a water bottle or pop can,

This can be taken to Lambton Public Health at 160 Exmouth Street.

If you locate syringes and are unsure of methods of disposal please contact the Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service handled 129 calls for service over the past weekend. Officers also conducted 31 traffic stops for various traffic infractions. The 129 calls include:

7 – 911 Hang Up Calls

6 – Alarm Calls

4 – Disturb the Peace

10 – Domestic/Family Dispute Calls

5 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

10 Noise Complaints

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

On Friday March 21, 2014 Vice officers were conducting an investigation on Trudeau Drive and observed a man known to them leave an address in the 300 block. Officers were aware that this man had been convicted in September of 2013 for drug offences and after spending time in custody was placed on Probation. Earlier this month this man was arrested for possession of drugs and breaching his Probation. He was released on bail and in addition to his prior Probation conditions this man was to obey a 24 hour curfew.

On March 21, 2014 at around 8:00PM he was seen by the Vice officers leaving his home and arrested a short distance away in a taxi cab. A search discovered approximately 6 grams of methamphetamine, cash and packaging material on his possession. As a result the 20 year old Sarnia man was arrested and charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, 3 counts of breaching his Bail and 2 counts of breaching his Probation.

On Saturday March 22, 2014 at about 10:30 PM uniformed officers were at the same address conducting an investigation and arrested a 23 year old Sarnia women on an outstanding Arrest Warrant. Once at the station a female officer searching her located a quantity of methamphetamine hidden in the females clothing. The woman now faces charges including Possession of the methamphetamine, Breaching Her Bail and Fail to Comply with her Probations.

Both were held for Bail Hearings

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 man on Thursday March 20, 2014 for nine historical sex related charges against minors.

Daniel Swarath was arrested and charged with four counts of Sexual Assault, four counts of Sexual Interference and one count of Invitation to Sexual Touching. The offences occurred between January 1993 and December 1999 and the victims knew the man.

Swarath is in custody and will attend a Bail Hearing on Friday March 28, 2014.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service handled 93 calls for service during the last weekend of March. Officers also conducted 22 traffic stops for various traffic infractions. The calls include:

2 – 911 Hang Up Calls

6 – Alarm Calls

13 – Domestic/Family Disputes

10 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

4 – Disturb the Peace

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service arrested a 46 year old Sarnia man for driving over the legal limit early Saturday morning.

Shortly after midnight on Saturday morning a uniform officer was driving east on Confederation Street behind a pick-up truck which was speeding. The officer stopped the vehicle near Trudeau Drive and after speaking with the man, and determining he had been drinking, requested the man provide a roadside breath sample. The roadside device showed the man was over the legal limit and he was taken to the Sarnia Police Station.

Once at the station the man provided breath samples which confirmed he was over the legal limit. Jeffrey Morgan was Charged with Drive with Over 80 MG and later released on a Promise to Appear and will attend court on May 06 2014

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

On Saturday March 30, 2014 at about 4:00PM a 31 year old man along with a 25 year old women were arrested for a theft they had committed earlier that day.

The two had been in a Christina Street business looking at items. The man distracted the store clerk while the female took two hats and left the store without paying. The clerk noticed this and tried to keep the male in the store but was threatened by him and the clerk let him leave. Police were called and an investigation started.

Later that same day a uniform officer was on patrol in the area of Vidal Street and Devine Street. The two parties from the earlier theft were standing outside a business and as the officer drove by them the female blew the officer a kiss. This attracted the officer’s attention, unfortunately for the women the officer recognized her from video surveillance of the earlier theft.

Both parties were arrested. The male faces one count of Theft, Assault and Fail to Comply with Probation. The women faces one count each of Theft and Possession of Stolen Property.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service arrested a 27 year old woman with knives Monday afternoon.

On Monday March 31, 2014 just around 2:00PM a female Sarnia Police Officer was dealing with a 27 year old Sarnia woman near Christina Street and Highway 402. During their conversation the officer began to be concerned about an item in the woman’s waistband. The item was discovered to be a knife. The woman was arrested and a search revealed two more knives and shotgun ammunition. She was also on probation and also an order prohibiting her from possessing certain items.

The woman was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Fail to Comply With Probation and Possessing Ammunition Contrary to A Prohibition order. She was held for a Bail Hearing.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police C.O.P.P.S. officers arrested a man in an unusual spot yesterday.

Around 2:00PM on April 1, 2014 an officer received information that a 20 year old Sarnia man wanted on 6 outstanding warrants was in the 200 block of Durand Street. Officers attended the area and saw the wanted male standing outside a residence. The male spotted police and went into the building. The police followed into the residence, and after a short search, found the man hiding in the refrigerator.

The man was arrested and will appear for a Bail Hearing. He faces the following charges, Theft Over $5,000.00, 3 counts of Theft Under $5,000.00, 5 counts of Fail to Comply with Probation, 3 counts of Fraud Under $5,000.00 and 2 counts Of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

At about 11:30 Pm Monday April I, 2014 the Uniform Patrol Sergeant stopped a 23 year old Sarnia man in the area of Mitton Street and Davis Street. The man was riding a bicycle with no light and could provide no identification. The officer believed the name given was false and arrested the male for failing to properly identify himself. During a search the officer found a large coin change machine in the man’s backpack. Officers eventually confirmed the man’s identity.

The man faces charges including Public Mischief for providing a false name, Possession of Stolen Property and Fail to Comply with Probation. He was held for a Bail Hearing.

Officers continue their investigation to locate where the coin machine was stolen from, anyone with information regarding this case can call Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861 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

Sarnia Police Service officers were called to a fast food restaurant on London Road early this morning to deal with three drunken males.

At about 4:00 AM April 3, 2014 the staff called stating that one male was on the service counter yelling and screaming. He was asked to leave several times but decided to stay and continue his unruly behavior. Police arrived and the 25 year old Sarnia man began yelling and swearing at the officers. The male did not take the advice of the officers to leave and due to his intoxication and behavior was arrested for Being Intoxicated in a Public Place. His two drunken pals, both in their early 20′s, began yelling at the arresting officers and were advised to leave by the officers. Unfortunately these two young men did not learn from their friends encounter with the law.

They were both arrested for Being Intoxicated in a Public Place. All three men were provided accommodations until sober.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service laid seven more sex related charges against Daniel Swarath. The charges are historical and occurred between January 1987 and December 1988 in Sarnia. The accused man and the victim were known to each other at the time of the offences.

The new charges laid include Sexual Assault, Gross Indecency, Sexual Interference and Invitation to Sexual Touching. He remains in custody.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call Detective Constable Mike Kahnert at 519-344-8861 extension 6196 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

Sarnia Police have a 23 year old Sarnia man in custody for 13 offences after an altercation with a BB gun.

On Thursday April 3, 2014 at about 7:00PM the accused approached another male in the area of Maxwell and Napier Street to confront him regarding an issue between the two. The accused was wearing a scarf to conceal his face. The victim, who was with his girlfriend and two small children, believed he knew who the culprit was. Once the accused was about 15 feet away he took a BB gun out of a bag and began firing at the victim. The victim was struck by the BB’s and as the distance between them closed the accused produced pepper spray and sprayed the victim’s face. After some yelling of threats the accused and two people with him fled the area.

Police were called and Uniform Patrol officers located the accused a short distance from the incident. The male attempted to evade the officers and was uncooperative during the arrest. The man also tried to spit on the arresting officer during the arrest.

The man was held for a bail Hearing and faces the following charges: 2 counts Assault With a Weapon, Assault Cause Bodily Harm, Pointing a Firearm,2 counts Fail to Comply With Undertaking, Mischief over $5000.00 ,Resist Police, Assault Police, Disguise With Intent, Uttering Threats and 2 counts Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police, in partnership with Shred It and Wal-Mart are hosting their annual “Shred It” event on Saturday April 26, 2014. It will be in the Wal-Mart parking lot at 1444 Quinn Drive. See us in the Wal-Mart parking lot between 10 AM to 2 PM. Everyone is welcome to bring their personal and confidential documents and paperwork for free shredding.

Shredding of personal and confidential information helps prevent fraud type offences and identity theft.

Sarnia Police personnel along with members of the Shred It Company and Wal-Mart will be on hand assisting with this great event.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

On April 1, 2014 Sarnia Police stopped a 23 year old male for no light on his bicycle. The man was charged with providing a false name and Breach of his Probation. The man also had in his possession a coin machine and was charged with Possession of Stolen Property.

The next day members of the Criminal Investigations Division followed up on the theft of the coin machine. They determined the theft of the coin machine occurred at a downtown Laundromat. Detectives reviewed surveillance video and were able to identify a male taking keys from the business. Shortly after the detectives left they received a call that this same male was in the Laundromat. Officers returned and after a short foot chase arrested him. Carey Joseph Sr. age 47 years was charged with Theft Under $5,000.00 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

Further viewing of the video showed two men entering the Laundromat after business hours on April 1, 2014 and using a set of keys to get into the machines and also causing damage. One male was identified as the bicycle rider arrested on April 1, 2014. This male had been released on those charges but was located by detectives in the downtown area and arrested. Carey Randall Joseph Jr. is now charged with Break and Enter, Mischief Over $5,000.00,Possession of a Controlled Substance and 2 counts Breach of Probation.

The second male seen on the video entering after hours was identified and detectives are attempting to locate him.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police handled 160 calls for service during this past weekend. Officers also conducted 24 traffic stops for various traffic infractions. The 160 calls include:

7 – 911 Hang Up Calls

9 – Alarm Calls

15 – Domestic/Family Disputes

6 – Disturb the Peace

4 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

8 – Noise Complaints.

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca

Sarnia Police Service is investigating numerous calls of damage to property in the 300 block of Somerset Crescent.

Sometime overnight on Saturday April 5, 2014 several neighbours in the 300 block of Somerset Crescent had vehicles and other property spray painted. Police have taken eight damage to property reports so far. Several vehicles had been spray painted and damaged, a fence was spray painted and a garage also spray painted. It is believed the spray paint was taken from a shed in the area, and after the spree of vandalism, the can was discarded at St. Clair High School where police recovered an empty can matching the colour used to commit the damage.

If you have any information regarding this investigation please call Sarnia Police Constable Nick McLean at 519-344-8861 extension 6214 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Constable Les Jones

Media Relations Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345

Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca