Male Arrested for Early Morning Stabbing Incident

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at approximately 6:55 AM, the Sarnia Police Service (SPS) responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of Indian Road near Exmouth Street.  […]

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at approximately 6:55 AM, the Sarnia Police Service (SPS) responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of Indian Road near Exmouth Street.  Initial reports indicated a male party was chasing two other males with a knife and that one of the victims had been stabbed. 

Police arrived and quickly located all the involved people on Roger Street. One victim had suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital for further treatment. 

The suspect, known to the victim, was located and identified by witnesses at the scene. 

A 26 year old male was arrested without incident. He has been held for a bail hearing and is charged with the following offences:

• aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm,
• assault with a weapon,
• mischief under $5000 (x2)  

At the time of this incident, The suspect was bound by a release order issued by a Justice of the Peace for aggravated assault, theft under $5000, and using a disguise when committing an offence. 

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.

 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.  https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/pub/fpsd-sfpg/fps-sfp/tpd/p3/ch18.html