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Man with a knife causes disturbance at Kapuskasing restaurant: OPP

30-year-old from Iroquois Falls facing charges
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KAPUSKASING - A man allegedly carrying a knife who caused a disturbance at a restaurant is facing charges.

Yesterday (Oct. 7), James Bay OPP received multiple calls about a person at a Government Road West restaurant in Kapuskasing. Police allege the suspect was throwing items around and carrying a knife.

"Police arrived on scene and found the person still in possession of the knife. Due to the person's behaviour and threat to public safety, officers gained control safely and effectively," reads an OPP news release.

A 30-year-old man from Iroquois Falls is charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Resist peace officer
  • Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine

The accused is still in police custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Kapuskasing today (Oct. 8). 

None of the charges have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.