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32-year-old man charged in connection with ‘violent disturbance’ in Orangeville: police

Central Hastings OPP arrested one person after shots were fired at a residence in Marmora on Oct. 2, 2022. The Canadian Press file

A 32-year-old man has been charged after a disturbance in a parking lot in Orangeville, Ont., police say.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said on July 7 at around 4:40 p.m., officers received a complaint of a “violent disturbance” in a parking lot near Broadway and Sherbourne streets.

Police said the suspect fled the scene.

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OPP said officers began a foot pursuit and arrested the suspect.

Police said 32-year-old Robert Cook from Orangeville has been charged with uttering threats, assault with a weapon, assault by choking, mischief and three counts of failing to comply with probation.

Officers said Cook had a bail hearing on Tuesday and was remanded into custody until August.

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