**TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE NEWS RELEASE**

The Timmins Police Service responded to the report of a weapons call in the South end of the City at approximately 9:30pm on June 7th, 2018.

Police quickly contained the area to ensure public safety and investigate the incident.

Kevin Vieno, 31, of Timmins was subsequently arrested without incident and charged with the following offences.

  • Mischief Under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Uttering Threats contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous purpose contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

 

VIENO was held in police custody awaiting a show cause hearing.  VIENO is scheduled to appear in court June 9th, 2018 to answer to the pending charges.