Harassing Communications & Assaulting Police Officers Charges in Wawa

A Wawa resident's facing charges of harassing communications and assaulting peace officers.

Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a report of harassment on Wood Avenue in Wawa around the afternoon of February 12th, with investigation revealing the accused had - despite being warned by police not to - continued to communicate with the victim of a previous incident, leading to the 27-year-old's arrest - in the process, he physically assaulted the two arresting officers.

Charged with a count of harassing communications and two of assault peace officer, the man was released from custody with a Wawa court date next week.