Tay Valley Township residents charged after threats investigation

A Tay Valley Township resident has been charged following an investigation into reported threats.

Lanark County OPP say in a Thursday, Oct. 9 media release that they began the investigation earlier that day.

As a result, Marcel Vanoort, 43, has been charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Charges have not been proven in court.

Vanoort was held in custody and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Oct. 9.