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Disturbance call leads to assault, weapons charges

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NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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The Timmins Police Service investigated a disturbance that occurred during the morning hours of Saturday, June 19 resulting in injury to a 41-year-old male person.

The Timmins Police Service responded to the Fifth Avenue occurrence where a verbal dispute among acquaintances [is alleged to have] escalated to the point where the suspect damaged property by breaking a window and then proceeding with an assault against the victim.

The responding Timmins Police officers were able to identify, locate, and arrest the suspect a short distance from the original scene as she had fled on foot prior to police arrival.

As a result, Andrea Sutherland, 28 of Timmins, has been charged with:
    •    Aggravated assault contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
    •    Utter threats contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
    •    Mischief to property contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
    •    Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada  
    •    Carry a concealed weapon contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused remains in police custody for the purposes of a bail hearing slated for today at Provincial Court in Timmins to answer to the charges laid against her.

The victim was transported to hospital to receive medical attention for the injuries he sustained during the altercation.

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