On November 3, 2024 at 3:47am, SPS responded to the area of Kathleen Avenue and Indian Road for a weapons call. Police arrived on scene and located the 25-year-old victim with stab wounds to the leg, back, abdomen, and hand. EMS was contacted and first aid rendered. He was treated at hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Investigation revealed that the suspect in this matter was observed entering a nearby Kathleen Street residence. At short time later, police observed that male exiting the home. He was positively identified as the suspect and placed under arrest.
a 31 year old of Sarnia, has been held for bail on the following offences:
- Aggravated Assault
- Utter Threats to Cause Bodily Harm
- Weapons Dangerous
The accused and victim in this matter are known to each other. Police are expected to remain on scene this morning as additional evidence is gathered. The weapon used in this incident has been recovered.
Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Division has taken carriage of this investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SPS at (519) 344-8861. Alternatively, those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at www.p3tips.com.
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.