A replica handgun seized by Sarnia police - June 24/20 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)A replica handgun seized by Sarnia police - June 24/20 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)
Sarnia

Sarnia woman charged with pointing replica handgun

A 44-year-old Sarnia woman is facing weapons charges for allegedly pointing a replica handgun at a man during an altercation Wednesday night.

At about 9:25 p.m. city police officers responded to the 200 block of Brock Street South.

Police allege the suspect threatened a man with a firearm because she didn't like the way he was driving.

An arrest was made a short distance away, and a black replica revolver-style CO2 handgun was allegedly found hidden in the back of the suspect's pants.

Leeann Lynn Martel is charged with assault with a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose, and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

She was being held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Read More Local Stories

File photo courtesy of  © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks

Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.