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Threatening text messages lead to charges against Garson resident

The messages were reported to the Elliot Lake OPP Oct. 16
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A 39-year-old Garson resident has been charged after allegedly sending threatening text messages.

The East Algoma Elliot Lake detachment of the OPP were notified of the threats at 3:35 p.m. Oct. 16.

The complainant reported receiving threatening text messages from a known person in the Sudbury area. After police investigation, the person was located, arrested and charged.

The suspect has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm, contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake Dec. 1.