On Jan. 1 at approximately 3 p.m., members of the Lennox & Addington OPP responded to a report of an assault with an edged weapon that had occurred earlier in the day at approximately 10 a.m.
Investigation revealed that on New Year’s Day around 5 a.m. a 52-year-old male suspect attended a residence in the town of Greater Napanee and uttered death threats and damaged a vehicle. The suspect then departed and returned to the residence at approximately 10 a.m where he then assaulted a 56-year old male with an edged weapon before leaving the scene. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation L&A County OPP have arrested and charged a 52 year old male of Greater Napanee with:
- Attempt to commit murder
- Aggravated assault
- Two counts of mischief
- Two counts of utter threats
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Fail to comply with undertaking
The accused was held for a bail hearing was scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on Jan. 4.
The investigation remains ongoing by L&A County OPP Crime Unit. If anyone witnessed this incident or has information regarding the circumstances they are encouraged to contact the L&A County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or you may submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.