Police say hammer-wielding suspect in the Sault threatened victim, damaged vehicle

A 23-year-old who was already on probation is facing new charges in Sault Ste. Marie after a bizarre occurrence on East Street.

Around 10:15 a.m. on March 19, a 911 call came in reporting a disturbance outside a business.

“An investigation revealed the accused had been lying on a sidewalk outside a business and was asked to move along by a security officer,” police said in a news release Monday.

“Once standing, the accused threatened a security officer while wielding two hammers. The accused then used a hammer to damage a taillight of a nearby vehicle. An arrest warrant was obtained.”

He was arrested March 26 and charged with mischief under $5,000, assault with a weapon and three counts of violating probation.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on May 26.