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Neighbourhood dispute escalates to front-door poop smearing: police

It went down on Fifth Avenue, police say
2017-12- 08 Timmins Police Cruiser MH
Timmins Police cruiser. Maija Hoggett/TimminsToday

NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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Timmins Police Service responded to a call for service early this morning where it is alleged a suspect smeared human excrement onto the front door of a Fifth Avenue residence, stemming from an ongoing dispute amongst neighbors.

Based on preliminary findings at the scene, a suspect was identified and located a short distance from the location of the occurrence and taken into police custody.

Daniel Jolicouer, 53, of Timmins has been arrested and charged with:

  • Mischief – Interfere with lawful enjoyment of property contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Fail to comply with recognizance contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Fail to comply with probation order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

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

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