Sarnia Courthouse (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Dentinger)Sarnia Courthouse (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Dentinger)
Sarnia

Former Fire Chief Faces New Charge

Sarnia's former fire chief was arrested Tuesday and charged with breaching bail conditions.

City police say Pat Cayen was held for a bail hearing and released the following day.

The 56-year-old Cayen was initially charged in November 2012.

His employment with the Sarnia fire department was terminated in January 2013.

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