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Man charged with damaging motel room, assaulting officer with a sandwich

Once in custody, OPP allege the suspect threw a breakfast sandwich at an officer
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A Midland resident is facing multiple charges after a motel room was damaged in Blind River.

Ontario Provincial Police were called to the Causley Street business at around 2 a.m. Monday after being told a customer was damaging items in a room.

Officers say the suspect resisted arrest.

“While in custody, the accused was later served a breakfast sandwich. When an officer entered the cell area to speak with the accused, the sandwich was thrown at the officer,” OPP alleged in a news release.

Stephen Lawrence, 42, from Midland was charged with:

  • Mischief-destroys or damages property
  • Assault peace officer
  • Resist peace officer
  • Causing a disturbance

None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.