NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Jan. 27, 2018, at 8:23 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute at a residence on Mississauga Avenue in the City of Elliot Lake, Ont.
Investigation revealed that an argument ensued between a male and female at their residence and the male had made threats with a knife.
The 36-year-old male from Elliot Lake, Ont. was arrested and charged with:
- Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm - spousal (four counts), contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC),
The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River, Ont. on Jan. 28, 2018. The OPP will not be releasing the name in order to protect the identity of the victim.
Victims in abused relationships are not alone. If you are in an abusive relationship or know someone who is, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of East Algoma website at: www.victimservicesalgoma.ca.
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