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'Wielding a knife at officers' leads to charges

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An incident in Grand Bend has led to charges for a North Middlesex man.

Around 7:30 p.m. on May 11, OPP were called to a home on Ontario Street North.

When they arrived, they were approached by a person “wielding a knife toward the officers.”

Other officers were called in to block portions of the roadway and evacuating neighbouring homes while officers worked to de-escalate the situation.

After being tased the suspect was taken into custody.

The following charges were laid:

  • Assault a peace officer
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Uttering threats to cause death
  • Three counts of failure to comply with probation
  • Three counts of failure to comply with undertaking
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing at a later date.

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