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.
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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