Sarnia Police Service Respond to Drowning

On July 3rd, 2024 at approximately 3 pm, the Sarnia Police Service received a call that a 4-year-old child was missing from a residence in the area of Hillcrest Dr […]

On July 3rd, 2024 at approximately 3 pm, the Sarnia Police Service received a call that a 4-year-old child was missing from a residence in the area of Hillcrest Dr and Rutherglen Dr.

Officers arrived on scene and requested Sarnia Fire and Rescue Services to assist with the search.  The child was located with vital signs absent in a swimming pool on the property.  

As part of the Emergency transport, several intersections along Indian Road were closed temporarily to facilitate the ambulance's safe and expedient transport.  

The child has since been transferred to the Pediatric Critical Care Unit where he remains in Critical Condition. 

Uniform Patrol, Identification Unit and Criminal Investigations conducted an investigation and there are no criminal charges pending.

No further details will be released to protect the privacy of the family.

A/D/Sgt. Alex Cunningham
Sarnia Police Service 
Criminal Investigations Division
519-344-8861