(BRANT, ON) – At approximately 7:05a.m., on March 31, 2024, members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to investigate a mischief complaint at a residence on Flagg Avenue in Paris.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that the complainant had been receiving threatening messages from a male individual. Additionally, it was found that the complainant’s vehicle had been damaged by the same individual using a BB gun.
As a result of the investigation, 39-year-old Rene LAPIERRE, from Paris has been charged with the following offences.
– Utter Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
– Mischief Under $5000
– Careless Use of a Firearm
LAPIERRE was taken into custody without issues and held for a bail hearing.
Members of the Brant County OPP are continuing to investigate and are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.
