A 28-year-old from North Middlesex is facing nearly a dozen charges after allegedly approaching officers with a knife during an incident in Grand Bend.
Members of Lambton OPP were called about an altercation at a residence on Ontario Street North on Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Police said the accused was wielding a knife when he approached officers. While police de-escalated the situation, other officers from Lambton and Huron counties blocked off a portion of the roadway and began evacuating neighbouring households.
OPP said a Taser was used during the arrest.
The accused was charged with the following:
- Assault a peace officer
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Uttering threats to cause death
- Failure to comply with probation (three counts)
- Failure to comply with an undertaking (three counts)
- Possession of a prohibited device
- Possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order
Lambton OPP said the accused was held in custody following a bail hearing on Friday, May 12.