Suspect attempts to disarm officer, injures two others while resisting arrest
February 6, 2025
A suspect faces multiple charges after assaulting officers while resisting arrest.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Syndicate Avenue South to arrest an individual who was wanted on a warrant.
The individual initially tried to flee from officers but was quickly captured. The male attempted to grab at an officer’s firearm and assaulted three officers while they attempted to place him into a police cruiser. Two of those officers sustained injuries.
Timothy Dominic BRISARD, 40, is charged with Assault Peace Officer x3, Obstruct Peace Officer, and Disarm Peace Officer.
The accused appeared in court on Wednesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
Above: In September, the Thunder Bay Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced that joint marine patrols are underway in the Thunder Bay area.
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