Sarnia Police responded to an address in the 200 block of Bright Street numerous times over the past weekend. On April 27, 2013, just after 9 PM, police received a complaint about teenagers drinking and smoking marihuana in the backyard. Officers arrived and saw a vehicle in the driveway with the interior lights on and the front passenger door open. Three occupants could be seen inside.
A 20 year old Sarnia man was observed holding a bag of marihuana. The man’s 49 year old father was in the back seat. A weigh scale was positioned on the arm rest along with some cash. The men were arrested. A total of 29 grams of marihuana was seized. The third person, a 19 year old man who was also in the car was also arrested. He and the father of the first man were later released on a Promise to Appear. The 20 year old man was held for bail as he was already out on a form of release. The two who were released are charged with Possession of Marihuana. The third man will face charges of Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking and Breach of Undertaking.
Later, just after midnight on the 28th, officers re-attended the same address regarding a loud party. Officers arrived and could hear the loud music. They approached the rear door of the home and knocked. They were told to come in. About 100 surprised looks appeared on the faces of those in attendance, including numerous youths. Liquor was abundant and various states of intoxication were also observed.
Police asked to speak to the home owner however; they were informed that no one knew who that was. The partiers were told to leave the residence. One youth decided to take up a boxing stance and clenched his fists at officers. He was eventually handcuffed but not before a short struggle ensued as other intoxicated attendees cheered him on. He was escorted from the residence.
As officers were clearing the home, a 45 year old man was seen sitting on the couch in the living room. Police learned he was the home owner. He too was intoxicated. At 12:30 AM, he was arrested for Mischief. He was hand cuffed. He was taken to police headquarters to await a bail hearing.
Police have attended this home numerous times in the past for similar complaints.