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Man charged after fake weapons call to 911

A man has been charged with mischief after a false report involving a knife led to a response from the police service's Emergency Task Unit.
Bruce Street Police 2

Thunder Bay Police Service Media Release

The TBPS received an abandoned 911 call at 12:46 p.m. On call back they reached a male who asked for urgent help at a Bruce Street residence. When officers arrived they located the male complainant who stated his sister was inside with four males and one had a knife.

Multiple officers from Uniform Patrol and the Emergency Task Unit were dispatched to the residence and contained the home. A female was observed inside the home and attempts were made to have her to exit the building. She was not cooperative with officers.

The E.T.U. made a forced entry into the home and located the female. A search of the house did not reveal any other individuals in the residence.

The follow up investigation resulted in the 38 year old female being arrested for outstanding warrants for Breach of Probation.

The 34 year old male complainant has been charged with Public Mischief as the information he provide to the 911 operators and officers was false.

Both individuals remain in police custody and will appear in court in the morning.





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