Third Arrest in demonstration-related investigations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 2, 2022  11:05am 

(Ottawa) – Today, the Ottawa Police Service charged a 48 year old man from QC with Uttering Threats and Counseling to Commit an Indictable Offense not Committed.

The charge is in relation to threats and comments made on social media, while he was in Ottawa.

We want to be very clear, both for the current demonstrations and any planned demonstrations: Illegal activity will not be tolerated.

There will be consequences for anyone contravening City By-laws, Highway Traffic Act and Criminal Code legislation.

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