Sarnia police say it’s never too late to report sexual assault
One arrested after stabbing at Walpole Island intersection
July 31, 2025
A Walpole Island man is facing seven charges after a mid-afternoon stabbing at an intersection in the community.
Tuesday, around 2:20 pm, Walpole Island Police and Lambton OPP officers were called to the intersection of Old Ferry Road and Union Hall Road. On person had been stabbed but sustained non life-threatening injuries.
Police arrested a man at a nearby home.
Jared Williams, 30, has been charged is facing charges of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm as well as mischief – destroying property – break and enter and bail violations..
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Sarnia police say it’s never too late to report sexual assault
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The Independent Sarnia Police are pointing to the conviction of a former Sarnia Observer sports reporter to remind victims of sexual assault it is never too late to call police. Sept. 18, Miller, who now lives in Penticton, BC, was found guilty of four counts of sexual interference and one count of invitation to sexual touching. The convictions stem from
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Dennis leaves all-candidates forum before it begins
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