Sarnia police report weekend of intoxicating incidents

Sarnia police reported several incidents over the weekend involving intoxicated individuals disturbing the peace and wreaking havoc.

A drunk male walked into a business in the area of Finch and Wellington Jun. 9 at approximately 3 a.m. Witnesses said he was belligerent to the employees and began smacking the glass counter while yelling and screaming.

The man then punched an interior glass door and it shattered. At that point, he was subdued and calmed by three customers who were waiting for police to arrive. The 23-year-old Sarnia man was arrested for Mischief Over $5000 and Cause Disturbance, and then held for bail.

Later that same day, around 9:30 p.m., police were sent to Whitmore Avenue on a report of someone selling drugs from an apartment. Police went to the suspected residence and knocked on the door.

Police were met by a 24-year-old Sarnia man who had a marihuana cigarette above his ear. The evidence was seized and the suspect was arrested on the spot. He indicated more marihuana could be found inside and police found 57 grams of marihuana. A young child was also found inside with the mother. The suspect, 24, was released on an Appearance Notice for court in July.

On Jun. 10, around midnight, police responded to a call to Christina and Confederation about an intoxicated man. The man had allegedly climbed on top of an industrial apparatus and refused to leave. He was ranting and not making any sense.

Two officers were able to get the man down but were met by some resistance by the 23-year-old accused that had refused to identify himself. The suspect was charged with Trespassing and held until he was sober.

About 3 hours later, police were on patrol near Cromwell and Front when they observed a man lying on the ground. Police woke him up and brought him to his feet at which point they said it was clear he was intoxicated.

The 28-year-old London man said he wanted to walk to Ilderton, but he could not provide police with an address in Sarnia where he was staying. He was arrested, held until he was sober, and then issued a Provincial Offence Notice for Being Intoxicated in a Public Place.

Later that night around 7:30 p.m. Police went to the area of Maple and Cedar regarding an drunk man on a bicycle. Police found that a 55-year-old Sarnia man was on a form of release with a condition of no alcohol. He was arrested and held for bail.

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