Lanark Highlands resident charged with uttering threats against hunters

A resident of Lanark Highlands is facing charges after an incident involving threats against hunters.

The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple calls reporting a man yelling at hunters in the Flower Station area, about 30 minutes south of Calabogie, on Saturday, Sept. 28.

According to the OPP, a man was making threats towards people and their vehicles, and two trucks sustained damage.

When officers arrived, the man had fled the area.

A 48-year-old man has since been located and charged with the following offences:

  • Mischief under $5000 – two counts
  • Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused was released with a court date in Perth on November 4.

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