Police arrest assault suspect

Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Lincoln Street shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Monday, February 10, after receiving reports of a weapons incident.

A male suspect had been seen with a firearm and had used the firearm to assault a victim.

The suspect was located by responding officers and was taken into custody.

Charles HARDY, 41, is charged with Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Breach of Probation x2.

The accused appeared in court and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.