BREAKING
Suspended Sarnia police officer faces twenty charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm
(File photo)
A Sarnia police officer is facing charges of unauthorized use of a firearm following an incident at the end of August.
On Friday, August 30, Sarnia police say they were called to a dispute involving two people – one of which was a suspended Sarnia police officer, Sean Van Vlymen, 47.
The initial investigation into the incident resulted in charges of assault, criminal harassment, mischief, and animal cruelty.
Further investigation resulted in Van Vlymen’s arrest on September 20, with charges of uttering threats, and twelve charges of possession of an unauthorized firearm.
Following his bail hearing, he was released from custody (with conditions) until his next court date.
At this time, he remains suspended with pay.
His initial suspension was as a result of charges of assault committed against a 35-year-old man, who suffered a serious injury during an arrest on October 23, 2022.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
DEVELOPING
DEVELOPING MPs to vote today on Poilievre's motion of non-confidence in PM Trudeau
Members of Parliament will vote today on a motion that could — but likely won't — bring down the minority Liberal government, and the Conservatives have already put the House of Commons on notice that more such votes are coming.
'She was victimized by a predator': B.C. court reverses transfer of $1.4M townhouse in elder abuse case
A man who "systematically isolated, manipulated, deceived, abused, and exploited" an elderly North Vancouver woman has lost his ownership stake in her home.
Doug Ford says he wants to build a tunnel under Hwy. 401
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he wants to build a tunnel under Highway 401 that would stretch from Brampton to Scarborough.
Mortgage changes: Cheaper entry into housing market at steeper costs
Mortgage rule changes allow easier entry into the housing market with lower monthly payments, but also an increased cost of repaying a mortgage.
Coverage denied: Canadians hitting roadblocks with insurers after installing solar panels on their homes
More Canadians are installing solar panels on their homes, but some are facing challenges when it comes to getting home insurance after the panels are put in.
Yogurt recalled in Canada over risk of illness
A major yogurt maker is recalling one of its brands in Canada over concerns that it may cause illness in immunocompromised people.
Population growth slows for first time since pandemic as feds clamp down: StatCan
Population growth in Canada slowed slightly in the last quarter of the year as the government made efforts to reduce temporary migration into the country, Statistics Canada revealed Wednesday.
Israeli army chief says military is preparing for possible ground operation in Lebanon
Israeli army chief says military is preparing for possible ground operation in Lebanon
Helene becomes a hurricane and is expected to intensify as it moves toward Florida
Helene became a hurricane Wednesday after rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and moved north along Mexico's coast on a path toward the U.S., leading residents to evacuate, schools to close, and officials to declare emergencies in Florida and Georgia.
Shopping Trends
The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us.
Northern Ontario
-
EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE Image released of mysterious object shot down over Yukon in 2023
-
-
