A 29-year-old Brampton man is facing assault charges following an incident involving a weapon at a resident on First Street South in Gravenhurst.
According to Bracebridge OPP, on March 30 at around 7 p.m., officers responded to an emergency call from a resident on First Street South after a man tried to enter their unit with a weapon.
Police said the victim’s residence was not randomly targeted.
According to the OPP, the suspect fled the scene and was later located travelling south on Highway 11 in Orillia. Officers were able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop and bring the man into custody.
As a result, a 29-year-old Brampton man was arrested and is facing two charges, including assault with a weapon and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.
He is slated to appear in court on March 31.
