A Male was Arrested in Relation to a Report of Intimate Partner Violence
On Sept 22, 2024, at about 6:00am, police received a 911 call regarding a disturbance in the area of Church St. Information was that it sounded like a male and female, arguing inside a residence. Police received further information that the female victim was choked, struck multiple times in the head with assailant’s hands and with what was described as a handgun. The person responsible was identified to be the victim’s 21-year-old, boyfriend. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers blocked off and contained the area. The investigation led them to arresting the 21-year-old, male a few hours later, at about 10:00am. After the residence was searched and at the completion of the investigation, police had seized a knife, replica handgun, ammunition and a prohibited device as defined in the Criminal Code. The male was held for a bail hearing for the offences of assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, careless storage of ammunition, possession of a prohibited device, overcome resistance by choking and unauthorized possession of a weapon.
Arrest Made After a Family Dispute
On September 19, 2024, police received a 911 call regarding a 24-year-old, male becoming angry and attempting to attack his father, in the area of King St. W. The parties involved had engaged in a dispute as the father had confronted his son over items missing from the residence. The subject became angry during the discussion, causing the father to fear for his safety and lock himself in the bathroom. The subject began yelling death threats and kicking the door, in attempts to break it down and gain entry. 911 was called and the subject stopped and left.
Police responded and the subject left the area just moments prior. Investigation revealed the likely area where the male subject was hiding and officers contained that area. A short time later, he was taken into custody. The subject’s antics continued as he began uttering death threats at the arresting officer.
The male was held for a bail hearing for the offences of two counts of uttering threats, two counts of failing to comply with release order bail conditions and mischief under $5,000.00.