Road rage incident leads to assault and many other charges for Smiths Falls resident
An apparent road rage incident in Montague Township led to a Smiths Falls resident facing numerous charges, Lanark OPP report.
The incident took place on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 23, at around 1:30 p.m. Officers responded to the report of a vehicle travelling near Smiths Falls in a dangerous manner and at a high rate of speed. A resulting road rage incident allegedly led to an assault outside a home in Montague Township.
Police say that no serious injuries were reported, however the individual involved had left the scene upon the arrival of officers.
The suspect’s vehicle was located a short time later in a ditch along Highway 43. A man was arrested after initially fleeing on foot from officers.
Police say damage was later done to a holding cell at the Lanark detachment as a result of this incident..
As a result of the investigation, Andre Cormier, 35, has been charged with:
- Assault causing bodily harm
- Overcome resistance by attempting to choke, suffocate or strangle
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily
- Resisting a peace officer
- Dangerous operation of a vehicle
- Driving with no licence
- Driving without two licence plates
- Licence plate improperly displayed
- Stunt driving
- Having improper tires
- Mischief
Charges have not been proven in court.
The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on October 23, 2024.