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Vehicle windows smashed in domestic dispute

A 43-year-old from North York is facing assault and mischief charges after an incident in Sauble Beach
11-07-18 OPP Stock
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Aug. 22, 2020, at 9:27 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a domestic dispute at Lakeshore Boulevard in Sauble Beach, South Bruce Peninsula.

Two people were involved in a verbal argument, which then escalated to physical violence after one person slapped the other across the face with their hand. That same assaultive individual used an anti-theft steering wheel locking bar causing extensively damage to the other person's sport utility vehicle. Both side mirrors were knocked off, the front windshield was smashed out, along with both of the front drivers and passenger windows, the rear windshield wiper was pulled off.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 43-year-old from North York, ON with the following offences: 

  • assault, section 266, Criminal Code of Canada (CC)
  • Two counts of mischief - destroys or damages property, section 430(1)(a) CC

The accused has been released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Nov. 19, 2020.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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