Threats to kill a person lead to charges in Sarnia

Sarnia police seized a machete as part of an investigation on July 23, 2024. (Source: Sarnia police)

A Sarnia man has been arrested after police said he brandished a machete and threatened to kill a person.

The incident happened at Canatara Park in July 23 — officers said the found the suspect fleeing the scene and had to do a high-risk vehicle stop on Wellington Street.

The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody without incident and charged with utter threats to cause death, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and assault with a weapon.

The 21 year old was held in custody pending a bail hearing.