NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a residential break & enter.
On May 5 at approximately 4:45 a.m. police were called to a residence on Highway 17 in Huron Shores. The complainant reported that an unknown male entered their residence through a side door. When the homeowner approached the male, he seemed to be high on drugs and was very confrontational. A physical altercation transpired and the male was held until police arrival a short time after. No injuries were sustained by either person and the male was arrested. He continued to be uncooperative and assaultive with police.
Anthony Hohmeyer, 30-years-old from Iroquois Falls was charged with:
- Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
- Resist peace officer
- Assault a peace officer
- Fail to comply with Release Order - other than to attend court
The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on May 5.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.
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