June 16 disturbance at NBRHC leads to charges

A 31-year-old city man is facing charges, including mischief and assault, after a disturbance at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) on June 16.  

The North Bay Police Service says officers responded at approximately 10:00 p.m., to reports a person attempted to access a secured area and made threats to set a fire.   

They say security held the individual, who was arrested by police upon their arrival.  

Police say officers located and seized items consistent with fire-starting materials and accelerants. 

“In order to protect the identity of victims involved, the NBPS will not be releasing the name of the accused,” states a release.  

The accused was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing. 

Richard Coffin
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/
Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years.  From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more. 

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