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3 OPP officers injured in Aylmer after locating wanted man

3 OPP officers injured in Aylmer after locating wanted man - image
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A Norfolk County man, 33, is facing a list of charges after an incident in which three OPP officers were hurt.

Elgin OPP report that officers from the Norfolk/Haldimand County Community Street Crime Unit found a wanted man in the parking lot of a business in Aylmer’s north end at roughly 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

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Investigators allege the man first took off on foot and then pulled a weapon.

Three officers suffered minor injuries while bringing the suspect into custody. They were treated by paramedics on scene and in hospital, but were later released.

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As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old man has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • 4 counts of assault a peace officer with a weapon
  • Fail to comply with a probation order
  • Fail to comply with recognizance

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