A male is facing several charges after making threats with an imitation firearm at a hospital in Oshawa.
On Wednesday, February 11, around 8:35 pm, members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call at Lakeridge Health Oshawa located at 1 Hospital Court.
Two males were involved in a verbal altercation outside of the emergency department entrance, when one of the males brandished a firearm and made threats, police said.
The suspect then fled into the hospital. Officers arrived on scene and searched the hospital. The suspect was located a short time later and taken into custody without incident. A search of the suspect revealed an imitation firearm in his possession.
No persons suffered any physical injuries.
The accused was already bound by a weapons prohibition at the time of his arrest.
The 46 year old man from Oshawa was held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Vanberkel of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1701.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused parties as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.