Sarnia Police Officer Stabbed

At approximately 10:30 pm on August 20 2024, the Sarnia Police Service (SPS) received a call about a male in distress in an apartment at the Front Street Seaway building […]

At approximately 10:30 pm on August 20 2024, the Sarnia Police Service (SPS) received a call about a male in distress in an apartment at the Front Street Seaway building in the City of Sarnia.

Police responded to that location and out of concern for the individual involved, officers made entry into an apartment unit in an attempt to locate the person involved. 

While searching the apartment, the occupant emerged from a concealed location armed with an edged weapon and attacked the responding officers. One officer received multiple stab wounds in the head, neck, and arms, sustaining serious injuries.  Following immediate first aid at the scene, he was transported to Bluewater Health by Ambulance, and later to London Health Sciences for further treatment. 

All available on-duty resources responded to this call. 

The officer, a 13-year veteran with the Sarnia Police Service, is expected to recover. 

A 36 year old of Sarnia, has been charged with Attempted Murder and held for a bail hearing. 

 Statement from Chief Derek Davis, Sarnia Police Service

“Above all things we are deeply grateful that our officer is expected to recover, and will soon return home to his young family, his friends, and our Sarnia Police team.  Incidents like this impact every member of our organzation.      

This unprovoked attack demonstrates the real dangers faced by officers.  There is no such thing as a “routine” call.  Our Criminal Investigative Division is actively investigating this matter as we seek additional information pertaining to this incident.

On behalf of the Sarnia Police Service, I also wish thank the responding Paramedics from Lambton County EMS, and the health care teams at both Bluewater Health and London Health Sciences.  It is difficult to fully express our appreciation for their swift and professional care provided to our injured member at every step.”   

Statement from President Miro Soucek, Sarnia Police Association

“The Sarnia Police Association holds zero tolerance for violent behaviour towards any of its members and explicitly decries any group or individual that seeks out to harm any police officer or member of the general public. A group or individual that has set their mind to attacking a police officer threatens the very fabric of public safety. These individuals must be held accountable by our judicial system for their actions in order to keep those who protect the public safe from callous attacks – regardless of any rationale or reason provided by the offender.   

Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow colleague and his family; as we wish the officer a speedy and full recovery. The Sarnia Police Association is committed to the well-being of any officer who was involved or affected by this incident.”