Andre CORMIER Assault, Etc.
Source: OPP
Date: Thu Oct 24 03:53:37 MST 2024
Officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, shortly before 1:30 p.m.
A vehicle had been reported to be travelling near Smiths Falls at high speeds in a dangerous manner, which led to an alleged road rage incident. This involved an assault outside a home in Montague Township. No serious injuries were reported, and the individual involved had left the scene.
The suspects vehicle was located a short time later in a ditch along Highway-43. A male was arrested after initially fleeing on foot from officers. Damage was later done to a holding cell at the Lanark Detachment.
As a result of the investigation, Andre CORMIER, age 35, has been charged with:
Assault causing bodily harm
Overcome resistance by attempting to choke, suffocate or strangle
Uttering threats to cause death or bodily
Resisting a peace officer
Dangerous operation of a vehicle
Driving with no licence
Driving without two licence plates
Licence plate improperly displayed
Stunt driving
Having improper tires
Mischief
The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on October 23, 2024.