A 40-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in the City of Quinte West.
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., members of Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a male with a weapon making threats at a restaurant on Division Street.
Officers located and arrested the individual without incident. No serious physical injuries were reported.
The 40-year-old male Quinte West has been charged with:
Sexual assault with a weapon
Assault with a weapon – two counts
Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts
Forcible confinement
Fail to comply with a probation order
The accused remains in custody with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Friday, March 21, 2025.
The Quinte West OPP Crime Unit has taken over the ongoing investigation.
Quinte West OPP would like to thank to members of the public who assisted officers, ensuring a quick and safe arrest in this matter.
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