The North Bay Police Service has charged a 29-year-old city man after responding to reports of a person with an edged weapon in a residential area.
Officers were dispatched to the Algonquin and Maplewood Avenue area at approximately 4 pm on Tuesday.
Police say victims were approached in their driveway by a person not known to them, with a verbal altercation leading to a knife being brandished and threats made.
The accused, who police say fled the area on foot, was located nearby and arrested without incident.
Two weapons were seized.
Charges include:
· Assault with a Weapon
· Uttering Threats to Cause Death of Bodily Harm
· Two Counts of Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
· Two Counts of Carrying a Concealed Weapon
· Disguise with Intent
“The Patrol Section responded to the call within minutes,” says Acting Insp. Jason Long. “We remain committed to keeping our community safe. Violence in our neighbourhood will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be brought to justice.”
The accused was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
