Hamilton man charged after alleged threat against Premier Ford

A Hamilton man has been charged after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a threat directed at Premier Doug Ford, marking the second such incident reported in less than a week.

According to provincial police, the investigation began on February 22, led by the OPP’s Protective Services Section, which is responsible for providing security for the premier and other senior government officials.

The individual was arrested and charged with uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death, and later released with a court date scheduled for April 13 in Toronto. 

Police have not released details about the nature of the threat, citing the need to protect the integrity of the investigation and any upcoming court proceedings.

This is the second arrest in recent days involving a threat directed at the premier.

Late last week, the OPP announced a separate case involving a man from the Alliston area who was also charged after an investigation that began in mid‑February.

In that matter, police allege the threat was unrelated to the latest incident. The earlier accused is scheduled to appear in court on April 9. 

The OPP has said it continues to actively monitor and investigate any alleged threats made against elected leaders.

Anyone with information related to the Hamilton‑based investigation is urged to contact the OPP or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers.