Repeat Offender Arrested Again After Death Threats

(THESSALON, ON) – One person was arrested and charged after police were called to a neighbour dispute on Federation Street in Thessalon.

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the residential property. The complainant reported a neighbour attended their property and threatened to kill them with a tire iron in hand. Police also later learned that the person was on probation with release conditions. 

James HEMBRUFF, 38-years-old, of Thessalon was arrested and charged with:

• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
• Assault with a weapon
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
• Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sault Ste. Marie on April 12, 2024. 

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