Weapon charges laid following disturbance in Sioux Lookout 

Tim Brody - Editor

A 26-year-old Sioux Lookout individual was arrested and charged on Dec. 23, at approximately 2:45 a.m., after members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a business on Front Street.
Police say their investigation revealed that two patrons had become involved in a verbal argument when the accused allegedly assaulted the other individual.
As a result, the 26-year-old from Sioux Lookout was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with a Weapon
  
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  
• Carrying a Concealed Weapon
  
• Mischief
  
• Possession of a Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order
  

“Members of the public are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious non-emergency activity to police by calling 1-888-310-1122 or calling 911 in the case of an emergency. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or access their website at: ontariocrimestoppers.ca,” Sioux Lookout OPP shared.