NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON - On May 30, 2017, shortly after 7 a.m., members from the East Algoma Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic at a residence on the Territory of Serpent River First Nation.
Investigation determined that a physical altercation took place between five adults. The accused allegedly threw things around the home and physically assaulted four people. A 31-year-old female and the accused were taken to hospital with minor injuries and were treated and released. Two males and a female who were involved in the altercation did not receive any injuries.
As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old male from Blind River, Ontario was charged with:
- Assault - Spousal, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC);
- Assault (X3), contrary to section 266 of the CC;
- Assault with a Weapon (X2), contrary to section 267(a) of the CC;
- Mischief Under $5000, contrary to section 430(4) of the CC;
- Fail to Comply with Recognizance (X2), contrary to section 145(3) of the CC; and
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the CC.
The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on June 2, 2017.
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