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Police Presence – Exmouth Between 402 Off Ramp and Trillium

  Broadcast Time: 12:45pm                        Date: 2024/02/19 Please be advised that Sarnia Police is currently in the area of Exmouth Street between Trillium and the 402 off ramp regarding an active investigation. The road in that area will be closed to traffic for the time being. Updates will follow. Alex Cunningham #237 A/S/Sgt Tel: 519-344-8861, extension 6237 Email: 237@police.sarnia.on.ca    

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Off Duty SPS Officer Faces Charges

Broadcast Time:    12:15pm                        Date: 2024/02/19 On Feb 18, 2024, the Sarnia Police Service responded to an incident involving an off duty Sarnia police officer at a private residence.  As a result of this investigation, Constable Tim VanCowenberg has been charged with assault, forcible confinement, and mischief contrary to the Criminal Code.  This incident is now before the courts.  Pursuant to the provisions of the Police Services Act (PSA), SPS Chief Derek Davis has directed a concurrent internal investigation be initiated into these matters.  Cst. VanCowenberg has been re-assigned to non-operational duties pending the outcome of these proceedings. 

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Motor Vehicle Collision Causes Power Outage

  Broadcast Time:                                Date: 2024/02/19 On February 18, 2024, at approximately 2:20 pm, the Sarnia Police Service, as well as Sarnia Fire Rescue and Lambton EMS, responded to the intersection of Confederation Street and Murphy Road for a single vehicle collision. A 68 year-old female driver suffered a medical event while operating her vehicle which caused it to veer off the road striking a hydro box. Emergency first aid was provided to the driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle. The driver was transported to hospital. No serious injuries were sustained as a result of the collision. A small

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Search Warrant Leads to Drug and Weapons Charges

  Broadcast Time:        12:00pm            Date: February 16, 2024 On February 16th, 2024 the Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Division, Vice Unit, and Emergency Response Team, conducted a search warrant at the address of 222 Napier Street, in the City of Sarnia. The subject of the search warrant was related to firearms related offences.   Upon entry, officers located a loaded .22 caliber hunting rifle located in close proximity to the front door of the residence. Police also located ammunition, 5 grams of fentanyl, and seized several hunting rifles from the home.   The following people have been arrested and charges with the following

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Napier Street – Fentanyl Trafficking

  Broadcast Time:            7:00 am                    Date: February 14, 2024   In August of 2023, the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigations Division and VICE unit initiated an investigation regarding fentanyl trafficking. During the course of this investigation, the Sarnia Police located 270 grams of Fentanyl, within a residence, in the 200 block of Napier Street. The street value of this fentanyl is $47,250. The Sarnia Police Service have laid charges against an individual in relation to this investigation. Roderick Eugene Bressette (18 years of age) was arrested on February 12th, 2024, and charged with the following offences: possess a substance included in Schedule

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Theft Investigation-1 Year Anniversary

Broadcast Time:    4:00 pm                            Date: February 13, 2024 On Wednesday February 14, 2024, the Sarnia-Lambton Native Friendship Centre will be holding their Annual Women’s Memorial March. On this date last year, the Sarnia Police Service (SPS) entered into an investigation involving the theft of several red dresses that were hung on display in front of Sarnia City Hall. The dresses were to honour the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada. Video obtained by police at the time show a male party removing the dresses at approximately 5:15 a.m. on February 14th, 2023. Further video of the person

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Fairview Place Shooting – Update

  Broadcast Time:        09:00am                        Date: January 9, 2024 The Sarnia Police Service continue to investigate a drive by shooting which occurred on February 6, 2024 at 10:30pm. Original Media Release: https://www.sarniapolice.ca/shooting-on-fairview/ This incident occurred in a residential neighbourhood in the 100 block of Fairview Place, in the City of Sarnia. This location is situated in the Cardiff Acres area of the City of Sarnia which is largely dominated by family dwellings. On February 6, 2024, approximately 10:30pm, an unknown party, indiscriminately launched a volley of rapid fire gunshots into a family dwelling from the area of the roadway, while passing in a

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Sarnia Police Service-Police Act Hearing

Broadcast Time: 2:30 p.m.                            Date: February 7, 2024 On July 12, 2023, Sarnia Constable Sean Van Vlymen was convicted of Careless Driving as a result of an off-duty incident investigated by Lambton OPP. As a result of that conviction, the SPS entered into an internal disciplinary investigation under the provisions of the Police Services Act. This resulted in Police Act Charges being laid and a hearing process initiated. On February 7, 2024, Constable Van Vlymen pled guilty to two counts of Police Services Act Part V Sec 2.1.A Discreditable Conduct and received a sentence of demotion, from 1st class to 2nd

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Two male youths charged with drug trafficking

  Broadcast Time: 10:15am                                Date: February 7, 2024 On February 1, 2024, the Sarnia Police Vice Unit entered into a drug investigation regarding drug trafficking in the City of Sarnia. Police investigators identified two suspects and at approximately 6:03 pm, the Sarnia Police Vice Unit, in collaboration with the Operations Division and Street Crimes Unit, executed a targeted traffic stop in the 200 block of Durand Street, Sarnia. Two male youths from London, Ontario, aged 16 and 17, were arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking. A search of the youths revealed that they were in

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Shooting on Fairview

  Broadcast Time: 12:22am            Date: Wednesday, February 7th 2024   The Sarnia Police Service is investigating a shooting at a residence located on Fairview Place in Sarnia. The incident, which occurred between the approximate times of 10:15pm and 10:35pm has prompted the Sarnia Police to respond swiftly to ensure the safety and security of the community. Details surrounding the incident remain under investigation and authorities are working diligently to gather pertinent information. Further updates regarding this incident will be provided as the investigation progresses.   The community can expect an increased police presence in the area as this remains an active

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