Victims Rise Up – Take Down Perpetual Pest & Restrain Until Police Arrive #StandYourGround

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 11:11pm police were called to a convenience store in the 200 block of Confederation Street for “a male and female fighting”.

Police arrived on scene to observe a male restraining a female by the wrists.  The female was quickly identified as Kelsey SAAR.  Investigation revealed that SAAR had been inside the store attempting to take people’s belongings and punched a male customer (unprovoked) in the face.  Customers, in defense of themselves and their property, had restrained her until police could arrive.  Police investigation revealed that the customers acted reasonably and lawfully.  There were no injuries. 

SAAR was placed under arrest.  However SAAR resisted arrest, necessitating her being grounded to gain compliance.  At the time of this offence, SAAR was subject to multiple probation orders. 

Kelsey SAAR (33 years) of Indian Road in Sarnia was held for bail on charges of:

• Assault
• Obstructing a Police Officer
• Breach of Probation X 2

Of note, SAAR had been arrested on Sept 27th, and released from bail court on September 28^th just hours prior to this offence.  That incident involved charges of theft, breach probation and disobeying a court order. 

Sarnia police further note that since November of 2024, SAAR has had 30 interactions with police.  Since just April of 2025, SAAR has been arrested 11 times, and faces 27 charges (including 13 for failing to comply with probation).   

How does release from custody work?

“Released by Police”

After arresting an individual for a criminal offence, police officers also have the authority, in most cases, to either detain or release an accused person charged with an offence.  Police can only hold an arrested person for 24 hours before they are required to take them before a court.

A police officer may release an accused person to a court date, with or without conditions.  However, the conditions that police can impose are limited. 

If police believe that a person should not be released in order to protect the safety of the public or that there is a risk of the accused person re-offending, the offender is “held for bail”.   

“Held for Bail”

Bail hearings are held in a courtroom before a Judge or Justice of the Peace.  The court then decides on any release and any conditions that will apply.  The court can impose a much broader range of conditions in a release than police. 

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