Sarnia Police Service patch on an officer's uniform. April 2023. (Photo by Melanie Irwin)Sarnia Police Service patch on an officer's uniform. April 2023. (Photo by Melanie Irwin)
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Sarnia police respond to 91 calls on Canada Day

The Sarnia Police Service responded to 91 calls for service on Canada Day.

In an email to Sarnia News Today, police said there were a few notable calls, including a disturbance in the area of Brock Street and Cromwell Street.

Police said an intoxicated 16-year-old female was assaulting people in the street.

She was arrested for indecent acts, public intoxication, causing a disturbance, and obstructing justice. She was later released to her parents.

Police said two pedestrians passed by a motor vehicle and were sprayed with bear spray on Front Street. That investigation is ongoing.

There was a two-vehicle crash at the Vidal Street and Talfourd Street intersection. One vehicle rolled and struck a hydro pole, knocking down power lines.

No injuries were reported.

Both drivers involved were issued tickets under the Highway Traffic Act.

Police said a 17-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the area of Lakeshore Road and Blackwell Side Road.

The investigation was ongoing as of Wednesday.

Police reported a weapons call on Williams Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.

At around 1:45 a.m., police said four men pulled two guns on the complainant.

There was a ten-minute delay before police were called. The parties were on foot and gone upon arrival. The investigation is continuing.

There was a disturbance on College Avenue.

Police said a 42-year-old man, bound by three probation orders, was causing a disturbance by yelling.

The accused allegedly resisted arrest, and police deployed a taser.

He is charged with seven counts of failing to comply with probation, uttering threats to cause property damage, resisting arrest, and trespassing at night.

He was held for a bail hearing.

And, there were just two arrests made during Canada Day festivities at Canatara Park.

A 65-year-old man was taken into custody for failing to comply with a court order and was held for a bail hearing.

A 28-year-old man was arrested under the Trespass to Property Act and released.

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