On Monday, May 6, 2024, at approximately 6:35 PM, the Sarnia Police Service (SPS) and Lambton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called to attend Rainbow Park located at 241 Christina Street South in the City of Sarnia.
A male victim was located and transported by EMS to hospital with serious injuries. Initial investigation revealed that the 40 year old victim had been stabbed in the neck, but is expected to recover. Both involved persons were known to each other.
The suspect in this incident fled the area, however, he was quickly located by members of the SPS and placed under arrest. Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Division, including SPS Forensics Unit attended the scene. The investigation continued into the morning of May 7th with police presence in the Rainbow Park area to conduct further canvassing and search for additional evidence during daylight hours.
A 33 year old of Sarnia was arrested and has been charged with the following offences:
- Attempted Murder
- Failure to comply with a Probation Order
The Suspect has been held in custody pending the results of a Bail Hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the SPS Criminal Investigations Division at: 519-344-8861 ext. 5300
If you have information about a crime and would like to report it anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.p3tips.com . Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. If your information leads to an arrest or charges being laid you may receive a cash award.
Detective Sergeant Ivan Skinn
Tel: 519-344-8861