(Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate after a dispute became violent yesterday shortly after 3:00pm.
A landlord and tenant became embroiled in a heated debate which spun out of control. The male accused stabbed another male, threw a paint can at a female victim’s vehicle damaging it and assaulted/threatened another male.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the accused, Stephen DUNKLEY (age 31) of Concession Street Havelock on the following charges:
Assault with a weapon
Mischief under $5000 (damaged vehicle)
Assault
Uttering threats to cause bodily harm
The injuries sustained by the male victim of the stabbing were not life threatening in nature. Police continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at (705) 742-0401 the Provincial Communication Centre (888) 310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS or www.stopcrimehere.ca
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)