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Assault, weapons charges laid in late-night disturbance

Charges have been laid after a Sarnia man allegedly challenged patrons outside of a local bar while swinging a baseball bat.

Sarnia police were called to a Devine Street establishment, near Indian Road South, just before 2 a.m. on March 21. It's alleged the accused went to the bar with a knife and a baseball bat.

"This male was challenging other patrons at the bar, stating that he would kill them all," said police in a media release.

No injuries were reported.

A video of the incident was posted to the Sarnia Police Service's YouTube channel.

Police said the encounter stemmed from an earlier altercation between a group of people at a different bar in the downtown area.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, causing a disturbance, and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

While police did not find the baseball bat, as seen in the video, officers seized a black-handled paring knife with a six-inch blade that was located behind a tree where the accused stood.

He was released by the courts with conditions. 

Knife seized following incident at Sarnia bar. March 23, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)Knife seized following incident at Sarnia bar. March 23, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

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