Jesse NEWELL Assaut & Threats

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and have arrested and charged an individual following several weapons calls in Kenora.

On April 30, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Kenora OPP were dispatched to three reports of weapons complaints in a store parking lot on Miikana Way. Police attended and located the individual, who was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, Jesse NEWELL, 38-years-old of Nanaimo, British Columbia has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Assault with a weapon – two counts

·        Mischief under $5,000

·        Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts

·        Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – two counts

The accused was held for bail and remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora at a later date.

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