NEWS RELEASE
GREY BRUCE OPP
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On November 20, 2020 at 6:04 a.m., officers from the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats complaint at a restaurant on Highway 6 & 21, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
Police were advised that a customer had entered the store, prior to the restaurant dining room being open to the public. The person became irate when asked to leave, and defecated on the floor and then threatened an employee prior to leaving the business.
Police attended and located the suspect near the restaurant. OPP officers deployed a Conducted Energy Weapon during the arrest of the suspect.
As a result of the investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Arin Vleck, 43 years-of-age, from Arran-Elderslie, ON with the following offences:
- Mischief - obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property, section 430(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a) CC
The accused was been released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 14, 2021.
"Ontario Provincial Police is committed to preserving public safety. The Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) is a valuable intermediate use of force option that can be used in situations, taking into account the totality of the circumstances, and the imminent need to control an individual. The actions of our officers defused a highly aggressive individual from possibly harming a member of the public, an officer or themselves, " said Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Commander Acting Inspector Paul Schambers.
Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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