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OPP lay multiple charges after assault and forcible confinement
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OPP lay multiple charges after assault and forcible confinement

Posted: 2024-04-25 15:00:06 By: thebay

The Almaguin Highlands OPP laid multiple charges after an assault investigation.

Police say that on Sunday, April 21st, officers responded to a report of an assault. The victim reported being assaulted and held against their will prior to reporting the incident to police.  

As a result of the investigation, 35-year-old Matthew Fisher, from Burk's Falls Ontario was arrested and charged with:

  • Forcible Confinement
  • Assault
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm
  • 2 counts of uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm, and
  • 2 counts of possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused is being held for bail scheduled for Friday.