Ontario Provincial Police responded Monday afternoon to a report of an assault with a weapon in Zealand Township.
The accused left the scene prior to officers arriving, but was located shortly after in a vehicle west of Dryden. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, who fled. The officers called off the search due to public safety concerns.
The vehicle was last seen in Machin Township, where the accused escaped on foot.
Shortly after with the help of the Emergency Response Team, Canine, and Aviation Services officers, the accused was located and arrested.
As a result, a 27 year old individual from Thunder Bay, Ontario has been charged with the following offences:
- Uttering Threats- Cause death or Bodily Harm- Criminal Code 264.1(1)(a)
- Assault- Criminal Code 266
- Flight from peace officer- Criminal Code 320.17
- Dangerous operation – Criminal Code 320.13(1)
- Assault with a Weapon – Criminal Code 267(a)
- Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent – Criminal Code 335(1)
The name of the accused is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
The accused has been held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on Dec. 14, 2021.
