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18 new criminal charges for Windsor man arrested in Sarnia

A loaded .357 magnum revolver seized by Sarnia police on July 14, 2022. (Source: Sarnia police) A loaded .357 magnum revolver seized by Sarnia police on July 14, 2022. (Source: Sarnia police)
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Sarnia police have arrested a Windsor man who is now facing 18 new criminal charges.

On Thursday, the Ontario Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement Squad (ROPE) was trying to find a person who was wanted on a number of outstanding warrants from various jurisdictions including Sarnia.

According to police, the accused made every attempt to evade officers when they tried to stop him from getting into a taxi in the 800 block of Devine Street near Indian Road — including throwing things such as a chair, at the officers.

As the foot pursuit continued, officers say they saw the accused attempting to access a loaded firearm that was concealed on him.

A violent struggle ensued and officers were able to make the arrest.

A loaded .357 magnum revolver, which is a prohibited hand gun, was seized.

A 42-year-old has been charged with the following:

  • five counts of possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
  • two counts of failing to comply with a release order
  • resist arrest
  • assaulting a peace officer
  • assaulting a peace officer with a weapon
  • use of a firearm while committing an offence
  • along with other weapon possession charges  

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