(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual following a report of a disturbance in Brighton.
On July 31, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., OPP and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a disturbance between individuals at a residential address in Brighton.
The dispute arose over the possession of property which escalated into an incident of assault. A witness was able to intervene and assist the victim in leaving the property. The victim was treated for minor injuries by EMS at a nearby address but declined to attend hospital. The accused had left the location prior to police arrival.
On August 1, 2024, police arrested an individual as a result of the investigation.
Shawn LEBLANC, 47-years-old, from Brighton, has been charged with:
– Assault
– Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477.