On September 6, 2016 members of the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit entered into an investigation regarding a local female who was dealing crystal methamphetamine. A search warrant was requested by the members of the vice unit to enter a residence in the 100 block of Talfourd Street in the City of Sarnia.

At approximately 5:00 pm officers arrested a 35 year old female suspect in this matter. Secondary to a search of the suspect and the residence officers seized approximately 6 grams of crystal methamphetamine along with a small quantity of marihuana and codeine pills. The total street value of drugs seized was approximately $700.00.

The accused in this matter was charged with 2 counts of trafficking a Controlled Substance and 1 count of possession of a controlled substance. The accused in this matter was held for a bail hearing this morning.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service requires assistance from the public regarding a number of vehicles that were either recovered as stolen yesterday morning or were stolen yesterday morning.

On September 7, 2016, at approximately 7:40 am the Sarnia Police Service responded to the report of a stolen vehicle from the north end of Indian Road in the City of Sarnia. At this time the victim wished to report his grey, 2003 GMC Yukon Denali, bearing Ontario license plate BLEF642, as stolen. The vehicle also had the advertisement for “Natural Healing Lamps” located on both back windows in large letters.

The officer then took another report from the area of Stonecrest and Colborne Road regarding a recovered black 2005 Cadillac Escalade which had been reported stolen from the Brampton area. While there the officer received information that a Chevrolet Blazer parked in the same area with windows broken and it appeared as if suspects attempted to steal the vehicle but were unsuccessful.

From there the officer attended the area of McGee Street where he took a report regarding a stolen vehicle. A witness observed that the Yukon Denali with the advertisement for “Natural Healing Lamps” on it was in the area earlier. Two males were then observed loading items into the Yukon. In the area another stolen pickup truck was recovered that had been stolen from London, Ontario.

Finally, a report was taken of a stolen 2004 grey Escalade bearing Ontario license plate BHLT365 from a driveway located in the 1000 block of Lakeshore Road. A 20 foot trailer was also attached to the Escalade when it was stolen but the trailer had been recovered earlier that morning left in the middle of the street on Indian Road.

It is believed that due to the type of vehicles stolen, time and location that all these incidents are related.

We are asking the public for their assistance in this investigation. If anyone knows anything they are please asked to contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519 344-8861, extension 0 or to contact Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Please find attached a photo of the 2003 grey Yukon Denali with the advertisement on the back window.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

Earlier this morning, at approximately 3:30 am, the Sarnia Police Service responded to an alarm in the 500 block of Murphy Road in the City of Sarnia. This address belongs to a local business and according to information received at the time from the alarm company a front window had been broken. When police arrived on scene officers confirmed the broken window through which the suspect entered and it was also noted that the suspect then exited via the rear door. Fortunately, the business had functioning security cameras in the establishment which were then accessed and an image of the suspect was obtained and forwarded to the officers on the road.

At approximately 3:45 am an officer located a lone male party in the area of Finch drive and Wellington Street which matched the description of the suspect in the video. Through further investigation the suspect was arrested at approximately 4:00 am for Break and Enter along with one count of Breach of Probation.

Currently a 30 year old man is custody awaiting a bail hearing later today regarding the previously mentioned charges.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On September 7, 2016, at approximately 8:50 pm, the Sarnia Police Service was dispatched to Colborne Road north of Rosedale Avenue regarding a hit and run. A witness observed the suspect vehicle travelling northbound on Colborne Road. The suspect vehicle passed the witness and then swerved out into oncoming traffic, side swiping another vehicle travelling southbound.

The suspect vehicle was then seen turning onto Errol Road West heading westbound. Due to the fact that this incident occurred so quickly the witness was unable to gather many details regarding the suspect vehicle. The only information that police currently have is that it was a dark coloured car with dark windows.

If anyone has any information they are please asked to call the Sarnia Police and speak with Constable J. Hoover at 519-344-8861 (extension 6147) 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

Over the course of the weekend the Sarnia Police Service responded to approximately 227 calls for service. Calls included:

8 – 911 Hang-ups

18 – Alarm calls

8 – Break and Enter Reports

9 – Disturb the Peace

18 – Domestic Disputes

10 – Liqour License Act

14 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

14 – Thefts

10 – Unwanted Persons

Road officers conducted approximately 32 routine traffic stops for various driving related behaviours. Officers issued 26 Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) over the weekend for various infractions.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

At approximately 8:45 am , on September 11, 2016, the Sarnia Police Service was dispatched to the area of McGee Street and Elrick Crescent regarding a complaint from a taxi driver being robbed. The taxi driver, at 72 year old man from Sarnia, had picked up a male in the area of London Road and Fleming Street earlier that morning. He described the man as being 5 feet, 7 inches tall, 150 lbs, in his 20’s and collar-length black hair.

From there the suspect had the victim drive him around to several locations throughout the city. Their final stop was on McGee Street. Upon stopping the suspect asked the driver for any money he had and when the driver told him he had no money the suspect struck the victim in the face. When the taxi driver tried to call for help using his handheld microphone the suspect ripped the microphone out of the radio. The victim then tried to get out of the vehicle but the suspect pulled him back into the cab. The taxi driver was finally able to get out of the vehicle. At this point the suspect located a cup in the front with pocket change in it and took the money.

Again the suspect demanded money from the cab driver to which the victim stated he did not have any. The suspect then ran off heading northbound on Mill Street. Fortunately the cab driver located 2 men in the area who were able to assist by calling the police. The victim did not sustain any sort of serious injury when he was struck.

If anyone has information related to this robbery they are please asked to contact Sergeant Leo Murphy of the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigation Bureau at 519-344-8861 (extension 6142) 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

On September 9, 2016, at approximately 3:30 am, the Sarnia Police Service responded to an alarm in the 500 block of Murphy Road in the City of Sarnia. Officers were able to locate and make an arrest regarding the break and enter which occurred.

Secondary to the ongoing investigation officers from the Criminal Investigation Bureau were able to link the suspect arrested to other break and enters which occurred that morning and also from August 31, 2016. The suspected had committed crimes against 2 establishments on August 31, 2016 and 3 different establishments on September 9, 2016.

Currently Joshua William Tomlinson (30 years of age) is in custody for 4 counts of Break and Enter, 1 count of Breach of Probation and 1 count of Mischief Over $5000.00.

If anyone has any further information related to these matters or others, they are please asked to contact Detective Constable Mike Kahnert at 519-344-8861 (extension 6196) or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On September 7, 2016 members of the Sarnia Police Service COPPS Unit requested a search warrant for an address in the Village of Point Edward regarding an investigation involving stolen property from the City the of Sarnia. Secondary to the search, officers were able to locate property that had been reported stolen and were able to track some of the items back to their owners. Officers also recovered other items that were stolen but at this time have not been able to return them to their rightful owners.

Two men were arrested in this matter. Both a 33 year old man and a 57 year old man, from Point Edward, face three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.00 each.

Below are several pictures of the other items recovered during the search. If these items belong to you and you are able to show some sort of specific proof that they do belong to you (SERAL NUMBERS, POLICE REPORT NUMBERS, IDENTIFIABLE MARKINGS, ETC.) please contact PC Richard Scott at 519-344-8861 (extension 6217).

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On Monday, September 12th, 2016 at approximately 4:00 pm, a male pedestrian was assaulted by another male in the area of Lincoln Park Avenue and Cecil Street in the City of Sarnia. The unknown suspect engaged in a verbal exchange wiith the male victim, followed by a violent assault. The suspect fled from the scene in his motor vehicle.

The male victim, 54 years of age, became unconscious and fell to the ground. He was assisted by his family that was with him as well as area residents and EMS personnel.

The victim was transported to Bluewater Health with serious injuries and was eventually transferred to London Health Sciences for continued care.

The suspect is described as being in his 20’s, slender build, wearing dark clothing and was operating an older model white Mazda hatchback with rust around the wheel wells. A photo of a similar vehicle is attached.

Anyone with information concerning this assault or the suspect and motor vehicle should contact:

Detective Constable Mike Kahnert #196 at (519) 344-8861 Ext. 6196 or Sarnia Lambton Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

As of late the Sarnia Police Service has been recovering a number of stolen bicycles. Over the last month alone there has been an average of one bicycle that has been turned in or recovered as stolen per day.

We would like to return these bicycles and other property that has been recovered but we need your help. Please consider recording the serial number. This could be done by writing it down or even taking a picture of it and storing that information for if and when you made need it.

If your bicycle doesn’t have a serial number on it, or even if it does, consider engraving some sort of identifiable marking on the bicycle that would be out of sight and specific to you only.

These identifying features allow us to record the information onto a report and also onto the Canadian wide system that police use to track information such as stolen items.

Unfortunately, these thieves tend to be well trained in their practice of stealing bicycles. They tend to carry bolt cutters and can be in and out within a few seconds. First of all, lock up your bicycle. Secondly, talk to a reputable bike store and ask them what they would recommend as a durable strong lock. Simple chain or cable locks are not difficult to cut through.

It may be a bit more expensive to buy that higher end lock but knowing you have spent hard earned money to purchase your bicycle it will be worth it in the long run.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On Monday, September 12, 2016, at approximately 4:00 pm, a 54 year old man was violently assaulted by another man, in his 20’s,driving what is believed to have been an older model hatchback vehicle that was white in colour. The incident occurred in the area of Lincoln Park Avenue and Cecil Street in the City of Sarnia.

The 54 year old man remains in critical care in a London hospital.

Investigators are reaching out to the community for their assistance in this matter. It is believed a man wearing a blue shirt was engaged in conversation just prior to the assault with the driver of the white hatchback vehicle somewhere on Lincoln Park Avenue west of Cecil Street.

If you happen to be that person or know who that person is please call in and speak with Detective Constable Mike Kahnert at 519-344-8861, extension 6196. You may have information that is valuable to this investigation.

Also, if anyone knows or has information pertaining to this assault please call Detective Constable Mike Kahnert at 519-344-8861, extension 6196 or contact Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Community Services Branch

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 199 calls for service. Calls included:

12 – 911 Hang-ups

13 – Alarms

7 – Break and Enter Reports

10 – Domestic Disputes

5 – Family Disputes

7 – Mischief Reports

16 – Motor Vehicle Collisions

16 – Theft Reports

6 – Trespass Complaints

4 – Unwanted Persons

Road officers conducted approximately 19 routine traffic stops for various driving related behaviours. Officers issued 9 Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) over the weekend for various infractions.

As a reminder to the public please lock you vehicles at night. Of the 16 theft reports taken over the weekend 8 were thefts from motor vehicles. Items such as golf clubs, cell phones and wallets were taken. Please ensure your vehicle is locked and keep valuables inside your home or out of sight.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On September 17, 2016, at approximately 11:00 am, a 20 year old man attended an apartment in the 900 block of Colborne Road, in the City of Sarnia, to sell some items to an individual he had made arrangements with via texting.

Upon arriving at the address and being escorted to the apartment the victim was told to hand over all the belongings he had at which point he was struck in the back, twice, with an expandable baton by a 22 year old male.

From there the 22 year old man and a 21 year old man stole the victim’s cell phones and wallet. The victim was able to run from the residence and immediately reported the crime to the Sarnia Police Service.

A Search Warrant for the address on Colborne Road was executed at approximately 1:45 am on September 18, 2016. Secondary to the search the officers were able to locate the stolen property along with the baton used to assault the victim. Also located during the search was approximately $3500.00 (street value) of marihuana and marihuana resin.

Due to the investigation 4 individuals were charged as follows:

1. 17 year old female for Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking –under 3kg of Marihuana and Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis resin – over 1 gram.
2. 26 year old male for Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking –under 3kg of Marihuana, Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis resin – over 1 gram, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.00 and Breach of Probation.
3. 22 year old male for Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking –under 3kg of Marihuana, Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis resin – over 1 gram, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.00, Breach of Recognizance and Adult Robbery with Violence.
4. 21 year old male for Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking –under 3kg of Marihuana, Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis resin – over 1 gram, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.00, 6 counts of Breach of Recognizance and Adult Robbery with Violence.

The 22 and 21 year old males are still in custody awaiting bail hearings while the 17 year old female and 26 year old male have since been released. Fortunately the victim did not sustain any serious injuries in this matter.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

The Sarnia Police Service would like to remind owners and drivers of e-bikes that the maximum speed that they are allowed to travel at is 32 km/hr.

As of recent officers conducting radar have been measuring speeds in excess of the regulated maximum. In one instance an officer had an e-bike travelling at approximately 60 km/hr.

It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that the e-bike follows the regulation as set out by the Ministry of Transportation. Regardless of the way it was sold to you or any modifications that may have been made to the e-bike charges can be laid.

Also keep in mind that if you are travelling over the regulated speed for e-bikes then you maybe be charged as if the e-bike were a motor vehicle and face stiffer penalties, for example, driving while suspended if you have had you license suspended.

For further information please click on the following site: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/electric-bicycles-faq.shtml

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

At approximately 2:30 am this morning the Sarnia Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Maria Street in the City of Sarnia regarding a male lurking around properties and attempting to gain access to a car parked in a driveway.

Police arrived in a short time and were able to locate the suspect who was attempting to flee on a bicycle. The suspect attempted to evade police but after a brief foot pursuit officers arrested a 56 year old male for trespass by night and possession of break and enter tools. The accused was found with a bag containing various instruments that could be used to gain access to property.

The accused is in police custody and will be attending court this morning for his bail hearing.

This is another example of how the community can and does assist the police in protecting our neighbourhoods.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Community Services Branch

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On September 20, 2016 the Sarnia Police Service responded to a report of a break and enter to an apartment in the 800 block of Trillium Park. According to the victim the incident occurred sometime between September 19 (8:45 pm) and September 20 (6:30 am), 2016.

It appears that the suspect entered via a window and stole a large quantity of food from the fridge and freezer along with a 55 inch LG flat screen T.V.

If anyone has any information that may assist in this investigation they are please asked to contact Constable Mitchell at 519-344-8861, extension 6224 or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stopper at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On August 26, 2016 a 23 year old male victim was assaulted and then robbed while walking through Germain Park at approximately 12:30 am with a female. The victim sustained substantial facial injuries as a result of the attack.

The Sarnia Police Service Investigations Branch has charged two adults related to the matter and both have been arrested.

On August 29, 2016 a Summer Sutherland, 21 years of age, was arrested and charged with Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence, Adult Robbery with Theft, and Aggravated Assault. She has since been released from custody.

On September 21, 2016, the second accused was arrested in relation to the robbery. The second suspect was a Ryan Walsh, 26 years of age. Walsh was charged with the same charges as Sutherland but also faces the charge of Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm. He has been remanded into custody and is awaiting a bail hearing.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On Monday, September 12, 2016 at approximately 4:00 pm, a male pedestrian was violently assaulted by another male in the area of Lincoln Park Avenue and Cecil Street in the City of Sarnia. The suspect who was driving by stopped the vehicle he was driving and got out of it to attack the unsuspecting victim. The attack was totally unprovoked and the victim did not know who the accused was.

The Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigations Branch was able to determine who the suspect was and had requested a warrant for the arrest of Brandon McNevan (25 years of age) for Aggravated Assault. McNevan had a warrant issued for his arrest related to another incident which also occurred on September 12, 2016. He was charged with Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000 and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

On September 21, 2016, McNevan was determined to be in an apartment in the 700 block of Earlscourt Court. With the assistance of members from the Sarnia Police Service Emergency Response Team and Criminal Investigations Branch, McNevan surrendered himself to police custody peacefully and was arrested at approximately 8:55 pm.

McNevan has since been remanded into custody and is also facing charges from another jurisdiction.

Constable Giovanni Sottosanti

Media Officer

Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168

Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca

On September 11, 2016, at approximately 8:45 am, in the area of McGee Street and Elrick Crescent, a local 72 year old cab driver was robbed by a fare he had originally picked up in the area of London Road and Fleming Street in the City of Sarnia. The suspect was described as being 5 feet tall. 150 lbs, in his 20’s and collar-length black hair.

The suspect initially asked for any money the driver had and when the driver told him he had no money the suspect struck the driver in the face. When the driver attempted to call for help using his microphone the suspect ripped the microphone from the radio. After a physical exchange the suspect ran from the area with a cup of change that the cab driver had in the vehicle.

The Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigation Branch has been able to recover photos from surveillance cameras that have pictures of the suspect. These photos are attached below.

If anyone has any information pertaining to this matter they are please asked to contact Detective Sergeant Leo Murphy at 519-344-8861, extension 6142 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

Recently a member of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation was in a wooded area on the territory. While in the wooded area the member was confronted by two Asian males both carrying machetes demanding to know why he was there.

Immediately, the member called for assistance and Band Council was contacted. Due to the concerns of safety for staff and all Aamjiwnaang Community members, it was decided by Council to contact the Sarnia Police Service for their assistance.

On September 22, 2016, members of the Emergency Response Team, along with the assistance of the Vice Unit, attended the wooded lot in the Aamjiwnaang First Nations Community to attempt to locate the two males carrying machetes.

As the officers conducted their search of the wooded area they came across plots of land in the middle of the bush growing large numbers of marijuana plants. As the search continued, the officers came across the two Asian males who had been residing in the wooded area in a make shift hut. Both were taken into custody.

The area was thoroughly searched and officers removed all the marijuana which was in different stages of production, along with the plants that were still growing in the plots.

A 56 year old man from Jarvis, Ontario and a 59 year old man from London, Ontario have been arrested and charged with Production of a Schedule II Substance (cannabis) and Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (cannabis). They were both held for a bail hearing.

Approximately 800 plants were seized for destruction along with approximately 80 pounds of marijuana in different stages of production.

In total, the street value of marihuana seized is in excess of 1.1 million dollars.

If anyone has any further information regarding this investigation they are please asked to contact the Sarnia police Service at 519-344-8861 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