Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters. March 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters. March 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
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Sarnia officer charged with assault

A Sarnia police officer has been charged with assault after an alleged off-duty incident was reported on Friday.

The Sarnia Police Service said officers were called to a private residence. As a result, Cst. Chris Beauchamp was charged under the Criminal Code.

No other details were provided as the matter is now before the courts.

Sarnia Police Chief Derek Davis has called for an internal investigation to be conducted.

Beauchamp has been assigned to non-operational duties.

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