Man facing multiple charges after assaulting city police officers
A man is facing charges after allegedly setting his car on fire and then assaulting responding officers.
City police received reports about an arson incident in the Algoma Street North area on Wednesday.
Witnesses alerted officers that a man was attempting to set his car on fire.
The fire was extinguished before city police arrived.
Officers then received information that a man matching the suspect description was wandering into traffic and throwing objects at vehicles near the intersection of Algoma Street and Red River Road.
When officers attempted to make an arrest, the suspect became combative and resisted.
Ultimately, officers were able to take the suspect into custody.
According to city police, the suspect allegedly spat on officers after being taken into custody.
As a result, a 44-year-old is facing the following charges:
- Arson
- Assault police (two counts)
The accused remains in custody with a future court date.
