NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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Over the weekend, Timmins Police officers responded to more than 250 calls for service.
These calls included residential and commercial alarms, reports of break & enters, domestic disputes, motor vehicle collision reports, 15 noise complaints, seven routine traffic stops, 23 traffic enforcements, six traffic complaints, and 31 requests for police assistance.
Calls for ‘police assistance’ can range from a request for police advice, to EMS assistance, to assisting individuals retrieve their belongings from a residence, for example.
In the early morning hours of October 19, 2014, police received a report of a stolen vehicle.
Further investigation revealed that the vehicle in question belonged to the complainant’s common-law spouse, and that the vehicle had been taken following an argument which turned physical.
The victim also reported various incidents in the past involving altercations where harassment and threats were involved.
As a result, a 34-year-old Timmins man faces multiple charges including assault, theft of a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle with no license, failure to comply with a probation order, mischief under $5000, and criminal harassment.
As the incident is domestic in nature, the name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
In the early morning hours of October 20, 2014, police received a call regarding a disturbance at a residence in the East end of the city.
Upon attending the residence, police observed a female victim with injuries as the result of a physical altercation.
Based on these observations, as well as additional evidence at the scene, a 23-year-old Timmins man was charged with aggravated assault.
As the incident is domestic in nature, the name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
The Timmins Police Service reminds the public about the importance of reporting all incidents, no matter how ‘insignificant’ they may seem.
Reports of suspicious persons, suspicious circumstances, or residents simply feeling unsafe are important and help to ensure public safety for all citizens.
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