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Crowbar used in North Bay attack

The dispute was between upper and lower tenants
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 Last week was a replica gun on North Bay's Main St. and a Samurai sword on Memorial Dr. 

This week is starting out with a crowbar on Fisher St. and a switchblade on Ann St.

Police say on Saturday, in the early afternoon, an argument broke out between men occupying lower and upper apartments in the 300 Block of Fisher Street.

The upstairs tenant opened the door holding a crowbar and swung it at the victim striking his right hand and head.

A 33-year-old North Bay man was charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon and
  • Breach of Probation

He was released on a Promise to appear and Undertaking

Meanwhile same day, shortly before midnight, North Bay Police officers responded to two men were fighting in the 500 Block of Ann street. An investigation revealed one man had a folding knife concealed in his waistband.

A 25-year-old North Bay man was charged with:

  • Carry a concealed weapon and
  • Breach of Probation

He was held for a bail hearing.


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