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UPDATE: Missing Sarnia teen located

Sarnia police say a missing 14-year-old boy has been located.

Jaxson Read was reported missing late Monday evening by police but has since been found and is safe.

The Sarnia Police Service is thanking the public for their help in the matter.

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Rainfall warning in effect

An approaching weather system, known as a Colorado low, has led Environment Canada to issue rainfall warnings across southwestern and midwestern Ontario.

Sarnia police uniform logos. Photo courtesy Sarnia Police Service.

Use of force by Sarnia police steady year over year

According to a report presented to the Sarnia Police Service Board late last month, 99.8 percent of the calls in 2024 were without any use of force, which is described as the use of a weapon on an individual.

Sarnia City Hall. October, 2023 Blackburn Media photo by Melanie Irwin

Sarnia council briefs

Sarnia council has decided to permanently allow the use of e-bikes on trails and pathways and building investment needs at Pat Stapleton Arena have been referred to the 2026 budget.