NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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BLIND RIVER - On July 6, 2017, shortly after 2 a.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a local bar on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River.
Investigation determined that an intoxicated male attended the bar and (allegedly) assaulted a staff member. The male was arrested.
As a result of the investigation, Christopher Mercer, 38 years of age from Blind River, Ontario was charged with:
- Assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC);
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the CC; and with
- Being Intoxicated in a Public Place, contrary to section 31(4) of the Liquor Licence Act
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on Sept. 7, 2017.
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