July alleged mischief and assault results in October arrest
OPP cruiser in this undated file image.
A man accused of ruining another man’s car roof and assaulting him was busted by provincial police on Monday.
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Police say a man with a knife destroyed the top of the victim's vehicle while it was parked in front of a Dominion Street, Midland business.
The vehicle owner confronted the suspect, resulting in an interaction, and the suspect fled the scene.
On Thanksgiving Monday, police found the 42-year-old Midland man and charged him with mischief over $5,000, possession of a weapon, assault with a weapon and failing to comply with his probation.
The accused remains in custody and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/
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