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Violent Stabbing – Suspects At Large

On December 25 at 1:45 am Sarnia police were called to the area of Wiltshire Drive and Murphy Rd in the City of Sarnia for a report of an injured male.  Police located a 30-year-old male with multiple lacerations and with significant blood loss.  Officers provided emergency first aid while waiting for the ambulance to arrive, applying a pressure dressing to a leg wound.  He was transported to hospital. 

After attending to the victim’s injuries, police located and secured the scene. 

Investigation revealed that the victim had been walking through Wiltshire Park (near the Howard Watson Trail) when he was attacked by two unknown males.  The victim was struck and stabbed multiple times before being robbed of multiple personal items. 

At hospital, the victim was determined to have non-life threatening injuries.  This included a major laceration on his thigh and left shoulder. There were also minor lacerations on his arm, the top of his head, his face, and defensive wounds on his hands.

As a result of evidence obtained, police believe that one of the suspects may also have sustained injuries.   

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to immediately contact Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Division at (519) 344-8861. 

To submit information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.p3tips.com 

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Do You Recognize These Theft Suspects

On December 11th, 2024 the Sarnia Police Service was contacted by a retailer on Quinn Drive in relation to a robbery which had occured within the store.  Two males entered the store and loaded a shopping cart with power tools and proceeded to leave the store.

While leaving the store, one of the males brandished a hatchet (which was stolen from within the store) in a threatening manner when confronted by store security.

Suspect #1 is described as south Asain/middle eastern decent. Approximately 40 years old. 6 foot tall with an average build.  He has black hair and full beard.  He is wearing a black hat, black coat with hood and black Adidas pants with white stripes and white running shoes.  Suspect #1 is the individual brandishing a small hatchet.

Suspect #2 is described as south Asian/middle eastern decent .  Approximately 30-40 years old.  6 foot tall with an average build.  He has black hair and a black goatee with facial stubble. He is wearing a black hoodie, grey cargo pants and a brown ball cap.  He has white air pod headphones in his ears.  Suspect #2 is pushing the shopping cart of merchandise behind suspect #1 as they exit.

If you are able to identify these individuals, please contact Detective Constable Erik Ostenfeldt at (519)344-8861 x6254.  Alternatively, you can call through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at www.p3tips.com.

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Fatal Pedestrian Collision – John O’Donnell Arrested

On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, shortly after 10:14 AM, the Sarnia Police Service and Lambton Emergency Medical Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and a pickup truck at the intersection of Christina Street and George Street in Sarnia.

Upon arrival, emergency responders determined that a 69-year-old male pedestrian from Sarnia had sustained severe injuries after being struck by the pickup truck. Tragically, the victim later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The Sarnia Police Service – Traffic Services Unit conducted a comprehensive investigation into the incident. As a result, John O’Donnell (47) of Plympton Township has been charged with Careless Driving Causing Death under the Highway Traffic Act. Mr. O’Donnell has been issued a Provincial Offences Summons and is scheduled to appear in court to answer to the charge.

This tragic incident underscores the critical importance of road safety and its shared responsibility. The Sarnia Police Service urges all road users—both drivers and pedestrians—to exercise caution, particularly at high-risk areas such as intersections where pedestrian and vehicle interactions are frequent.