On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at approximately 3:45pm, a Sarnia Police officer observed a male in the area of Exmouth Street and East Street. The officer was aware that the male was currently wanted on an outstanding First Instance warrant.
- Theft under $5000, C.C. 334(b)
- Fail to comply with probation order, C.C. 733.1(1)
- Fail to comply with probation order, C.C. 733.1(1)
- Fail to comply with probation order, C.C. 733.1(1)
At 3:47pm, the male, 35 years old, of Sarnia, was placed under arrest without incident. A search incident to arrest revealed:
- 61 grams of crystal methamphetamine
- 135 grams of various coloured fentanyl D
- Drug paraphernalia indicative of trafficking
- A black and silver folding knife
The estimated street value of the drugs is approx. $23,500.
At the time of his arrest, the suspect was bound by a probation order to not possess any weapons and to keep the peace and be of good behavior.
The suspect was held for bail on the following charges:
- CDSA 5(2) Possession for the purpose of trafficking, to wit: Fentanyl
- CDSA 5(2) Possession for the purpose of trafficking, to wit: Methamphetamine
- CC 733.1(1) Failure to comply with probation order, to wit: Folding knife.
“The community impact of these street drugs can be increasingly seen on a daily basis. Fentanyl and Methamphetamine are significant sources of both property and violent crime in our city. This was an excellent proactive arrest by an observant officer, resulting in the removal of these drugs from our streets.” – SPS Chief Derek Davis
Anyone with knowledge of drug trafficking or other crimes in our community are asked to contact Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 519-332-TIPS (8477) or online at: https://www.p3tips.com/.
Contact:
A/D/Sgt. Alex Cunningham
Sarnia Police Service
Criminal Investigations Division
519-344-8861
General Information on Bail Hearings
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“Released on bail” means the police held them in custody, but a subsequent release decision by the courts was made.
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