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CTV News
22-07-2025
- CTV News
Vacant home fire leads to arson charge in Sarnia
A Sarnia resident has been charged with arson after a fire at a vacant home on Confederation Street on July 13, 2025. (Source: Sarnia police) Sarnia police have laid an arson charge after a residential fire in the city on July 13. Around 3:30 a.m. fire and police were called to a vacant home in the 1100 block of Confederation Street. According to police, the fire caused significant damage and when first responders arrived, they could smell gas. When fire investigators determined the blaze was set on purpose, police took over the criminal investigation. Officers at the scene found evidence of a person bringing a gas can into the home just before the fire ignited. A hote plate was also plugged into a timer at the origin site of the fire. A damage estimate is still being prepared. No injuries were reported and there was no damage to nearby structures. A 49 year old of Lakeshore Road has been arrested and charged.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- CTV News
Man charged after robbery, kidnapping attempt in Sarnia
A Sarnia man is charged with robbery and kidnapping after an altercation on Wednesday morning. Around 8:40 a.m., police were called to the 900 block of Confederation Street for a report of a robbery where the suspect fled in a vehicle just before officers got there. According to police, a man was sitting outside a building when a silver pickup truck pulled up — the driver got out and walked up to the victim and grabbed him by the handle of the backpack he was wearing, trying to force him into a nearby vehicle. The victim was able to break free but, in the process, his cell phone was stolen from his hand. Around 11:30 a.m., the man police believe is the suspect, turned himself in and was placed under arrest. A 24 year old is charged with robbery with violence and kidnapping. He was held for a bail hearing and later released with conditions by the court.
