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OPP officer threatened, vehicle damaged during interaction with suspect

Police had responded to reports of a disturbance in Manitouwadge on Friday afternoon
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MANITOUWADGE — One person faces multiple charges after provincial police claim an officer was threatened and a cruiser was damaged during an altercation.

Provincial police said officers responded to a disturbance on Friday afternoon near Deer and Otter avenues in Manitouwadge.

Police said during the interaction, the suspect resisted arrest, damaged a vehicle, and threatened bodily harm against a responding officer.

The 44-year-old accused is charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, resisting a peace officer, causing a disturbance, and mischief over $5,000.

The accused had been held for a bail hearing but has since been released.




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