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Broadcast time: 8:33 AM |
Date: February 26, 2014 |
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