Daniel LESLIE – Assault With Weapon

Source: OPP
Date: Sat Jul 6 03:44:11 MST 2024

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police safely apprehended a person after being called to a neighbour dispute on Forest Place.

On July 2, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Forest Place in relation to a neighbour dispute. When officers attempted to speak to one of the people involved, the person threatened police with a large dagger style knife in hand. After effective de-escalation communication, police were able to safely apprehend the person.

Daniel LESLIE, 62-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

Assault with a weapon
Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
Obstruct peace officer
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 15, 2024.