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Break-in over compact disc leads to assault in Spanish

Ontario Provincial Police arrest a 25-year-old man following a reported home invasion and assault at an apartment on Front Street
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Police have arrested a man who they say broke into an apartment to grab a CD.

On May 18 at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers with the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police were called to an apartment on Front Street in Spanish.

The complainant reported a known male had broken into their apartment and wanted a compact disc back. When the complainant said he didn't have it, the person assaulted and threatened him.

Police say the suspect departed before officers arrived, but he was later arrested on Lewis Street.  

Patrick Gauthier, 25, of Spanish, was charged with:

  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Assault
  • Utter threats - cause death or bodily harm

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on July 3. None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.