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Threatening text messages lead to arrest of Sudbury area resident

OPP investigate after complainant reported receiving threatening text messages
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Oct. 16, 2020 at approximately 3:35 p.m., members from the East Algoma Elliot Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a threat related call for service.

The complainant reported receiving threatening text messages from a known person in the Sudbury area. After police investigation, the person was located, arrested and charged.

A 39-year-old from Garson, Ont. was charged with:
    •    Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm, contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Dec. 1, 2020.

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