Sarnia Man Sentenced to 5 Months in Jail
A man involved in a lengthy police standoff in Sarnia has been sentenced to 5 months in jail for his role in the incident.
The standoff occurred on May 27 on Vidal Street South near Devine Street, and lasted for 6 hours. It began when a 51-year-old homeowner, John Hawkins, confronted a man who was tampering with his ATV in his driveway.
- The homeowner grabbed a baseball bat for protection and ordered the man to leave.
- The unwanted man initially ignored him, but eventually moved to the sidewalk, where they argued.
- A second man, John Nahmabin, joined the verbal clash and circled the homeowner.
Nahmabin was previously sentenced to 150 days in jail for uttering a death threat during the altercation.
The incident highlights the importance of de-escalation techniques in resolving conflicts.
Author's summary: Sarnia man sentenced to 5 months in jail for role in police standoff.