Thunder Bay man charged after assaulting police officer

NEWS RELEASE
THUNDER BAY POLICE SERVICE
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Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Pearl Street just after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 following reports of a disturbance involving an individual throwing objects from the overpass at the public.

When police arrived in the area they located the male at the North Water Street bus terminal.

The male was placed under arrest and became combative with officers, but police were still able to transport him to the Thunder Bay Police Service headquarters at 1200 Balmoral Street.

While at the police headquarters, the accused assaulted an officer.

Robert Morgan COASTER, 35, of Thunder Bay, is charged with Assaulting a Peace Officer and Breach of Probation.

He appeared in bail court on Thursday, June 25 and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.