Alliston, Ont. man charged with threatening Premier Doug Ford
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Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday that the alleged threats date back to Feb. 13, when members of its protective services section began an investigation.
An Alliston, Ont., man is facing charges after being accused of making threats against Premier Doug Ford.
Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday that the alleged threats date back to Feb. 13, when members of its protective services section (PSS) began an investigation.
Police said 20-year-old Ramy Jamil Hanna was later arrested and charged with one count of uttering threats to cause harm.
He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on April 9.
“Everyone has a right to feel safe,” OPP Insp. Anton Jelich of PSS said in a news release.
“The OPP takes matters involving threats seriously, regardless of who experiences them, and will fully investigate.”
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