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Published March 5, 2026

Alliston man charged with allegedly threatening Ontario premier

By Canadian Press Staff
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An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

A 20-year-old man from Alliston has been charged after police allege he threatened Premier Doug Ford.

Ontario Provincial Police say they started investigating a threat made against Ford on Feb. 13.

They say the suspect has now been arrested.

He has been charged with one count of uttering threats to cause harm.

Police say the man has been released from custody and is set to appear in court next month.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the alleged incident to come forward.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 5, 2026.

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