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Sudbury man charged with assault, uttering threats after family dispute

OPP responded to the incident in Cartier on Dec. 18
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A 38-year-old Sudbury man is facing several charges, including for assault and uttering threats, after a family dispute in Cartier over the weekend.

The OPP responded to the family dispute on South Bay Road in Cartier at 9:48 p.m. Dec. 18.

Officers found that one family member had assaulted another family member while destroying personal property and uttering threats within the residence, said a press release.

The victim was not injured and did not require medical attention.

The 38-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with:

  • CC 266 Assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC)
  • Mischief - destroys or damages property, contrary to section 430(1)(a) of the 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

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on Jan. 22.