Ontario Provincial Police got called to the Balm Beach waterfront in Tiny Township last Thursday afternoon regarding a report of a person causing problems for beachgoers.
Officers arrived on scene and took a 30-year-old man from Penetanguishene into custody after an investigation which included an alleged theft from a beachfront retail store.
"While being taken into custody, there was an interaction between the male and the officers at the scene resulting in further charges," police said in a news release on Friday.
The accused is being held for a bail hearing on the following charges and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.
- Theft Under $5000- Shoplifting
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada
- Assault a Peace Officer (two counts)
- Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm (two counts)
- Uttering Threats - Damage Property (three counts)
"Investigators would like to thank the Balm Beach community for their support during this investigation," police added.
