Significant police presence at Princeton Avenue. January 4, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service via X)Significant police presence at Princeton Avenue. January 4, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service via X)
Sarnia

Heavy police presence reported in Sherwood Village

Sarnia police were asking people to avoid the area of Princeton Avenue for an active investigation, however, officials said there was no risk to community safety.

City police advised the public of a "significant" police presence in the subdivision off of Trudeau Drive in a social media post on Thursday afternoon.

Deputy Police Chief Julie Craddock told Sarnia News Today that tactical officers were in the area as a precaution.

She specified the call for service was not related to an active shooter or barricaded person.

Further details could not be provided as it is an ongoing investigation.

Sarnia police said just before 4 p.m. the active incident had concluded.

"A reduced police presence will continue while the investigation is being conducted. An updated media release will be issued later," the update posted to social media said.

Read More Local Stories

New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.