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Man facing charges of assaulting police officer amid noise complaint probe

A 22-year-old man was arrested and is facing multiple charges, police say
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On March 20, 2021 at 8:46 p.m. uniform members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a Midland Avenue, Midland apartment complex in response to a noise complaint from tenants.

Officers entered into an investigation during which time they were assaulted by a person in the apartment of interest.

As a result, Dawson Dion, 22 years of Midland, was arrested and charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:
    •    Assault a peace officer (two counts)
    •    Fail to comply with probation order (three counts)
    •    Causing a disturbance
    •    Mischief - obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
    •    Resist peace officer

The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear via video before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland at a future date.

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