Weapons and drugs seized from a Confederation Line residence - April 25/24 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)Weapons and drugs seized from a Confederation Line residence - April 25/24 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)
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Trio charged in Sarnia crime spree

Three people are facing serious charges after what Sarnia police are calling a crime spree in the city last week.

Police said it started on April 24 at Jackpot City on Upper Canada Drive.

It's alleged two men sat on either side of a person at a gaming machine. They said one of the suspects pulled out a gun and demanded the victim's winnings, but they refused and the pair took off.

The suspects were identified as Cyrus Wade, 20, and Kristian Spitzig-Carver, 21, both of Sarnia.

Police believe the pair continued to commit crimes throughout the city on April 25, joined by a female accomplice.

It's alleged a man stole items from a Wellington Street business, a woman loaded a cart and left a Quinn Drive business without paying, a car was filled with gas at a station on Williams Drive without payment, and a Bright's Grove grocery store was also robbed.

Police said the same vehicle was used in each case, and its description was shared with neighbouring police services.

During the evening of April 25, Lambton OPP found the suspect vehicle at a Confederation Line residence, near Mandaumin Road.

The two male suspects were taken into custody by the OPP, who also confiscated a pellet gun from the vehicle.

Sarnia police executed a search warrant at the home and allegedly seized 309 grams of cocaine and 56 grams of fentanyl with a street value of $39,300. Officers also seized $3,400 in cash, and a .38 calibre handgun.

Police said criminal charges related to the drugs are pending as the investigation continues.

Cyrus Wade is charged with robbery, two counts of theft under $5,000, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed firearm, using a firearm while attempting to commit an offense, pointing a firearm, and two counts of failing to comply with probation.

Kristian Spitzig-Carver is charged with robbery, and theft under $5,000.

Lillian Delben, 21, is charged with theft under $5,000 and failing to comply with a release order.

Police said Delben currently has 14 previous counts of theft under $5,000 before the courts.

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