KAWARTHA LAKES-The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP responded to an alleged assault in progress, resulting in a local male being arrested and charged with multiple offences.
Police say on November officers were called to a residence in the Coboconk area and subsequently conducted an investigation. Neil McDermott, 34 years of age, of Coboconk, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Assault Causing Bodily Harm, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Mischief, Under $5 000 contrary to the Criminal Code
The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on November 28, 2018.
