NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE MARIE POLICE SERVICE
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On June 19, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 23-year-old male as a result of a domestic violence investigation.
It is alleged that at approximately 2:40 a.m. the accused attended the residence of his ex-girlfriend. At the time, the accused was bound by a recognizance with conditions stating that he was not to communicate with her or attend at her residence.
The accused engaged in a verbal argument with the victim. The argument escalated and the accused assaulted the victim and then held a knife to her threatening to kill her. Officers quickly attended and the accused was taken into custody.
He has been charged with;
- 2 counts of breach of recognizance,
- 3 counts of breach of undertaking,
- One count of assault,
- 2 counts of assault with a weapon, and;
- One count of uttering threats
He was held for bail court.
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