Suspect arrested after police respond to weapons call

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Police officers intervened and stopped an assault in progress where the assailant was in possession of a weapon.
 
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to an address on Arthur Street West shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, after receiving multiple reports of an assault that was occurring.
 
Information was received that the suspect was wielding a knife while assaulting an adult male.
 
Responding officers located a male matching the suspect description. The suspect was arrested and found to be in possession of a knife.
 
The officers spoke to the victim and learned that the suspect had demanded money before brandishing a knife and committing assault.
 
Zachery JIM, 31, is charged with the following: 
• Robbery 
• Assault with a Weapon 
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose 
• Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
 
The accused individual was remanded into custody following an initial court appearance.