NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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KIRKLAND LAKE, ON - On June 24, 2021 shortly after 11:00 p.m. members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the North Bay Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a call of an assault with a weapon on Kirkland Street, in the Town of Kirkland Lake.
The injured party suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital.
On June 25, 2021 shortly after 3:30 p.m., members of the Northeast Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and members of the Kirkland Lake OPP located the accused inside a residence.
Martyn Rosko, a 36-year-old resident of Kirkland Lake, was arrested at the scene and is charged with:
- Aggravated assault, contrary to section 268 of the Criminal Code(CC)
- Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm, contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the CC
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, contrary to section 88 of the CC
- Fail to comply with probation order, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the CC
The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake, at a later date.
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