Broadcast Time: 1:37pm Date: 9th of November 2023
Two loaded handguns were seized from two local Sarnia suspects at a traffic stop that occurred in the area of Indian Road at the 402 Highway just after 4:00am on the 8th of November, 2023.
Police were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle parked in the area. Officers arrived to find a vehicle occupied with two adult males inside.
An investigation was initiated that resulted in the discovery of a loaded handgun and the arrest of both suspects. A search of the vehicle resulted in locating a second loaded handgun.
The driver was also arrested for offences related to impaired driving.
As a result, Nikolas Lewicki, 20, is charged with the following:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm x2
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm x2
- Careless use of a firearm x2
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm x2
- Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition x2
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose x2
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Operation while impaired
- Operation while impaired – BAC over 80
Daniel Haywood, 22, is charged with the following:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Kent Jamieson
Acting Staff Sergeant
Tel: 519-344-8861, extension 5271
Email: 221@police.sarnia.on.ca