On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 10:15 PM, the Sarnia Police Service received information that a suspect, age 37 of Sarnia, a wanted person, was inside a residence in the 400 block of Maxwell Street. Previous attempts to arrest this male have been unsuccessful as he avoided capture on two occasions.
Patrol officers set up containment of the residence while a warrant to enter the residence was obtained. At 11:42 PM, the Emergency Response Team members, supported by the Police Dog Team, entered the residence to make the arrest. the suspect was located hiding in the attic of the house and was taken into custody. He was subsequently taken to the Sarnia Police Service where he was held for bail. The arrest warrant for the suspect was for break and enter x8; mischief x2; and theft under $5,000.
General Information on Bail Hearings
“Held for bail” means the police chose to not release an accused person back into the community. However, as the police cannot hold a person in custody for longer than 24 hours, we are required to send them to bail court, where they will have a bail hearing. There, the presiding judge or Justice of the Peace will decide whether the person should be released into the community or not.
“Released on bail” means the police held them in custody, but a subsequent release decision by the courts was made.
“Remanded” into custody means the accused was not granted release by the courts.
The bail system provides a framework to oversee and put limits on police custody. It is governed by legislation including the Criminal Code of Canada.