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Bylaw Officer Assaulted

clock icon Oct 31, 2024 clock icon 06:15 AM occurence number SA24028908 Media Release

Bylaw Officer Assaulted

On October 30th 2024 at 9am, City Bylaw officers and Winmar attended Rainbow Park at 241 Christina Street in Sarnia.  They were on site to mend fence holes at the rear of the park along the rail line.  This work required moving items out of the way so the fence could be repaired.  As Bylaw officers were doing their work, the accused took exception to their presence and became disruptive.  The accused would move property back into the area that Bylaw was attempting to clear.  During this interaction, the accused became agitated and physically shoved one of the Bylaw officers.  This unprovoked assault was confirmed by multiple witnesses.  The Bylaw officer was not injured.  

As a result, Crystal HEIMBECKER 39 years old of Sarnia, was arrested and charged with assault.  She was released by police on an Undertaking with conditions to not attend that location.