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Man arrested for explosion threat in government building

Police searched the building and no explosive devices were located
2017-11-03 Timmins Police Building MH
The Timmins Police Service building downtown Timmins. Maija Hoggett/TimminsToday

NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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The Timmins Police Service has charged a local man with Uttering Threats based on an occurrence which took place during the early afternoon hours of Friday, May 3.

A male suspect is alleged to have called 9-1-1 using a public phone located in a government services building and made threats to cause harm by means of an explosion.

Responding Timmins Police Service officers commenced their investigation by completing a thorough search of the building in question and no explosive devices were located.

Timmins Police Service officers were able to positively identify the suspect by means of a comprehensive review of video surveillance equipment. The suspect was located and arrested the same day by the Timmins Police Service.

As a result of this incident, Joshua Bolduc, 22, of no fixed address, has been charged with:

  • Provide false information contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Uttering threats contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins.

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