THUNDER BAY – City police say they’ve arrested a man for allegedly brandishing a weapon near the Intercity Shopping Centre.
Police, in a release issued on Monday, say the were dispatched to the mall at about 5:20 p.m. on Saturday evening, where they observed a man wielding a large knife. Officers approached the suspect, demanded he drop the weapon and took him into custody without further incident.
However, after being arrested, the accused did try to provide police with a false name, but further investigation identified the man as 26-year-old Peter Timothy Mamakwa of Thunder Bay.
The accused is charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and obstructing a peace officer.
He appeared in court on Sunday and was released with conditions and a future appearance date.
The charges have yet to be tested in court.
