A car driven by a 68 year old Sarnia woman had been southbound on Russell attempting a left turn onto Wellington.  The child was in the crosswalk on a two wheeled scooter.  There was minor damage to the car. 

Emergency vehicles were on scene for a short period of time, however, a marked city police cruiser remained at the scene and continued to block the eastbound lane of Wellington while the officer took measurements for his report.  The roof lights were activated at the time and the entire lane was clearly blocked by the cruiser; however, several motor vehicles went around the cruiser, into oncoming traffic rather than making a right or left turn onto Russell.  

These actions could have caused another collision.  This is a violation under the Highway Traffic Act and is a safety concern to officers on scene.  Citizens are reminded they must obey rules of the road when emergency vehicles are present at crash scenes.

The vehicle was eventually stopped near London and Norman.  The 31 year old Michigan driver was issued several Provincial Offence Notices including No Insurance and Careless Driving. 

The 41 year old male passenger, from Sarnia, was quickly recognized by the officer.  He was arrested for breaching conditions of a release. He was displaying a knife on his person and he is prohibited from possessing any weapons.  He will remain in custody to await a bail hearing.

The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Upon being advised that she was under arrest, the girl immediately began resisting and assaulted the officer.  The Sarnia Transit driver noticed the scuffle and came to the assistance of the officer.  The girl was quickly subdued and handcuffed.   

She was transported to police headquarters where she will await a bail hearing.  She now faces two new criminal charges; Resist Arrest and Assault Police.

The majority of those notices were for moving violations involving sidewalks and crosswalks. There were some violations handed out for equipment infractions.  This year, several of the riders were given an “Option Four” wherein, if they attend an educational session, which is pre-scheduled by the cyclist, the Provincial Offence Notice is withdrawn.  These sessions are being held twice a day on May 26^th and 27^th only.  This was explained to the cyclist when they were handed their notice.

In one investigation, a 58 year old female cyclist received a broken ankle as a result of riding in the crosswalk and being struck by a motor vehicle which was driven by a 46 year old woman.  Both are from Sarnia.  Minor damage was caused to the vehicles.  This collision occurred at the intersection of Sycamore and Indian Roads.  

Police also investigated a crash involving an E bike that was struck by a car.  In that case, the driver of the motor vehicle was charged with Careless Driving.  The E bike driver was sent to hospital with minor injuries.

In the first call on May 12, around 4:25 AM, an alert officer spotted a man in the downtown core.  He was wearing all black and quickly disappeared when he saw the marked cruiser.  The officer got out on foot and found the man crouched under a fire escape in the area of Christina and Cromwell.  He was escorted the cruiser and found to be on probation with a curfew condition.  He was breaching that condition and promptly arrested.  Found in the area where he was hiding was a screw driver.  Joseph Ian Hanlon, age 23, of Sarnia, was held for bail.

On May 13, 2012, around 1:30 AM, an officer was in the area of Germain Park checking on a suspicious person.  The officer heard coughing coming from a thicket of nearby bushes.  A 27 year old Sarnia man emerged from the large flower garden and began walking along the path.  He was observed to throw something into the nearby shrubs.  He was ordered to stop.  Found in the bushes were bolt cutters.  He was arrested.

A chisel was found in his sleeve and a pry bar located his pocket.  Also found was a credit card reported stolen to police in July 2009.   He faces charges of Possession of Break in Tools, Possession of Stolen Property and Breach of Probation. He was later released on a Promise to Appear for a court appearance in June.

The Vice Branch, assisted by members of the COPPS and Community Response Division, located over 5 grams of heroin valued at approximately $2700, over 6 grams of methamphetamine valued at about $650, over 2 grams of cocaine valued at approximately $260, 22 grams of marihuana with an estimated value of $220 and Nabilone capsules with a value of about $40.  These are medicinal marihuana pills.

Cash was also seized along with other drug paraphernalia. A bike which was reported stolen out of Quebec was found in the residence.

A total of 11 charges were laid against the trio who were all held for bail.  Charged are:

Ashley Elaine Classen, age 25, Leslie William Shawn Hawkins, age 35 and Richard David Shaun Hoskin, age 31.  Charges include Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Heroin for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Nabilone for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Stolen Property.  Several Breach of Probations charges were also laid against Hawkins and Hoskin.

8   Alarm calls

14 Disturb the Peace

5   Domestic/Family Disputes

11 Liquor Licence Act calls

15 Property Damage/Mischief calls

10 Noise Complaints

15 Motor Vehicle Collisions

17 Thefts

The suspect was located in the 400 block of Talfourd.  As the officer approached, the man began clenching his fist and grinding his teeth.  He was informed he was being arrested and at this time he moved towards the officer.  He was subdued and taken to the ground.  He kicked the officer numerous times.  The 30 year old witness assisted the officer until the man was handcuffed.

He was taken to police headquarters and provided breath samples that were more than twice the legal limit. His car was towed from the scene.  He had been travelling westbound on Devine and without slowing entered the construction site by crashing thru the fences that were clearing blocking entry to the area.

Once he entered the scene, and seeing the construction equipment, he attempted to reverse out but was unable to do so, striking a steel construction vehicle in the process.   He fled on foot with the witnesses in pursuit.  He faces a total of five criminal charges including Impaired Operation, Over 80 MG, Resist Arrest, Assault Police Leaving The Scene.  He also received two Provincial Offence Notices for Drive on Closed Highway and Disobey Posted Signs.  He remains in custody and will go for a bail hearing

On May 8, 2012, around 6:30 PM, the Branch entered a home in the 100 block of South Walnut Street.  Arrested at that location were a 31 year old woman and a 38 year old man, both from Sarnia.  The man fled thru the back door with drugs as police entered but was arrested by an officer waiting at the rear of the residence. Again, police found three young children present in the home. 

Police seized several oxycodone pills, over $1,000 in cash and drug paraphernalia.  Both people were held for bail.  They jointly face charges of Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking and Production of Oxycodone.  The female will face an addition two three charges of Breach of Recognizance and the man will face another charge of Obstruct Justice.

On May 9, shortly after 9 PM, officers entered a home on Earlscourt Drive.  Two people found inside were immediately arrested.  They were a 19 year old female and a 28 year old man, both from Sarnia.  A second 23 year old man attended at the residence to purchase drugs and when he was met by police at the front door, he took off running.  He was apprehended a short distance away and promptly arrested.   

Seized in this warrant were oxycodone, fentanyl, suboxone, marihuana, drug paraphernalia and over $300 in cash.  All three parties were transported to Sarnia Police headquarters.  The female was later released on a Promise to Appear and will appear in court in June. She is charged with Possession of Oxycodone.  The 23 year old man was also released on a Promise to Appear and will also go to court in June.  He faces charges of Possession of Oxycodone and Resist Arrest.

The 28 year old man will stay in custody to await a bail hearing.  He faces charges of Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Marihuana, Possession of Suboxone, Production of Oxycodone, Production of Fentanyl, Breach of Probation x 2 and Resist Arrest.