1 arrested after pepper spray deployed during dispute in Lindsay: police

A Lindsay, Ont., man faces charges after reportedly using pepper spray during a dispute on Tuesday night.

According to the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service, around 11:25 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance call on William Street North.

Police learned individuals were arguing over allegedly stolen property. During the dispute, a man used pepper spray on the victim, police said.

One person was arrested in the incident.

Chris Duke, 34, of Lindsay, was charged with assault with a weapon and administering a noxious thing.

He was later released and is scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on Oct. 27.

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