Sault Ste. Marie Police have charged 35-year-old Richard Mullen is facing multiple assault and weapons charges after responding to a call for service at Sault Area Hospital on Thursday.
Police say they responded to the hospital in the evening and the accused was holding a knife and hatchet and threatening staff while also allegedly damaging property at the facility.
Following is a full release from police on the incident:
On Feb. 3, 2022, officers with Patrol Services charged 35-year-old Richard Mullen with assault with a weapon.
In the evening hours, police were called to attend Sault Area Hospital as the accused was holding a knife and a hatchet, threatening staff and damaging property. Officers attended and the accused was arrested. No physical injuries were sustained during the incident.
He is charged with:
- Assault with a weapon (x4)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x2)
- Uttering threats (x4)
- Mischief under $5,000
- Intimidation – health care workers
- Breach of probation – failing to keep the peace and be of good behaviour (x2)
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.