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Guelph man charged after threats made towards former employer

Guelph police cruiser . Matt Carty / Global Guelph

A Guelph man is facing charges after incidents following his dismissal.

The Guelph Police Service was called to a business near Elmira Road North and Massey Road Monday afternoon.

Investigators say a man went to the business at around 5:30 p.m. They say the man was a former employee who was visibly upset at the news of his firing and threatened to burn the building down. He also wrote on the windows of the business with a marker before leaving.

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Investigators say the same man went to a home near Victoria Road South and Elizabeth Street. They say the homeowner, who also owns the business, was confronted by the former employee and had a drink thrown at him, was punched in the head and threatened to have his family killed.

Police found and arrested the individual at a home near Imperial Road South and Wellington Street West around 10:20 p.m.

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A 31-year-old faces a number of charges, including uttering threats to cause death and damage property, mischief and assault. He was held for a bail hearing.

 

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