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Man accused of threatening victim with a firearm

Police say the accused also slashed a tire on the victim's vehicle
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File photo. James Hopkin/SooToday

Sault Ste. Marie Police have arrested a man for pointing a firearm after an incident that took place last week, they said in a release issued today. 

Police say that on Friday, the accused allegedly pointed a firearm at someone while threatening them. It is also alleged that the accused damaged a window and slashed a tire on the victim's vehicle. 

Police say the accused and the victim are known to each other. 

Police found the accused yesterday, and as a result, Michael Dellapenta, 28, was arrested and charged with pointing a firearm, using a firearm while committing an offence, uttering threats, and mischief under $5,000.

He was held for WASH court.