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Uttering threat charge laid after neighbour dispute escalates: Police

It happened in a laneway yesterday afternoon
2021-10-05 TPS STOCK2 SUP

An alleged neighbour dispute that escalated ended in charges for one of the participants, says police. 

Yesterday afternoon, Timmins Police say a man had a verbal disagreement with a neighbour in a laneway in the south end of the city. The argument escalated and police allege that a verbal threat of physical harm was uttered. 

The suspect was arrested at another location later that day. 

A 36-year-old from man Timmins is charged with uttering a threat and failing to comply with a release order. 

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing today. 

None of the charges have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.