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Local man faces assault charges

It is alleged the accused brandished a knife and threatened two people known to him
2017-04-28 Sault Police Patch DMH-1
File photo. Donna Hopper/SooToday

NEWS RELEASE

SAULT STE. MARIE POLICE SERVICE

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On July 17, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 21-year-old Brandon Hodder of Boston Avenue with regards to an assault investigation.

It is alleged that on July 17, the accused engaged in an argument with two people that are known to him. The accused then pulled out a knife and pointed it at the victims while threatening them.

Officers attended and the accused was taken into custody. He has been charged with one count of assault with a weapon and two counts of uttering threats. He will appear in court on Aug. 21, 2017.

If you have any information regarding these crimes, or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers' website or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637.

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