At 12:40am on August 3, 2024, police were called to a Lakeshore Road residence for a report of an unknown on the homeowner's back deck. This was the same description as an earlier call (11:47pm) on Murphy Rd.
Police located the suspect and placed him under arrest. Investigation revealed he was bound by three probation orders for similar offences and in violation of multiple conditions including a curfew.
A 42 year old of Sarnia has been held for bail on the following charges:
- Trespassing at Night (Criminal Code)
- Breach Probation X 4
At his Bail Hearing, he was released on a Recognizance of Bail with conditions including a curfew.
Trespassing at night
Criminal Code 177 Every person who, without lawful excuse, loiters or prowls at night on the property of another person near a dwelling-house situated on that property is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.
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 on 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.
“Recognizance of Bail” is a form of release from bail court compelling the accused to attend for the next court date. This form of release may also include court imposed conditions which the accused must abide by.
“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.