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Midland man charged after allegedly jumping in front of moving vehicles

An OPP detachment sign. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

A man has been charged after police allege he was jumping in front of moving vehicles in Midland.

According to Southern Georgian Bay OPP, on Saturday just after 3 a.m., officers received several complaints that a man was jumping in front of moving vehicles on Highway 12 near William Street.

Officers say the man was located on William Street in an intoxicated and non-compliant state.

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Police say he was arrested and transported to the Georgian Bay General Hospital for treatment of pre-existing injuries.

After he was released from the hospital, police say the man was taken to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment.

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According to police, during his stay, the man allegedly damaged the cell area of the detachment.

Officers say 36-year-old Shawn Salisbury from Midland has been charged with resisting a peace officer and mischief under $5,000.

According to police, Salisbury was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Midland on Nov. 8.

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