KAWARTHA LAKES-A 40-year-old Lindsay man is facing multiple charges after a search warrant Wednesday afternoon. The suspect was out on bail at the time of the incident.
Kawartha Lakes Police entered into an investigation regarding a housing unit takeover at a residence in the area of Bond Street and William Street North. Police say during the investigation, it was learned, the resident was being held against their will.
As a result of the investigation, officers from the Kawartha Lakes Police Service with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit conducted a search warrant at the residence.
As a result:
40-year-old Bradley Hicks, of Lindsay has been arrested and charged with:
- Pointing a Firearm
- Imitation Firearm – Use while committing offence
- Forcible Confinement
- Assault with a Weapon
- Uttering Threats – Cause death or bodily harm
- Failure to comply with undertaking X3
- Failure to comply with release order
The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay on November 2, 2023.