Argument over trailer sale leads to threat charge

An Aweres Township resident has been charged after police responded to a dispute regarding the sale of a trailer on Tuesday evening.

During the argument, a man allegedly threatened the victim with a weapon, says a press release issued by Sault Ste. Marie OPP.

None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.

Full text of the release follows:

Dispute over ownership of a trailer results in one person being charged.

On May 30, 2023 shortly after 8 p.m., members from the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats complaint in Aweres Township.

Investigation determined two individuals had an argument over the phone related to the sale and ownership of a trailer. The argument ensued to where one of the individuals [is alleged to have] threatened to harm the other person with a weapon.

As a result, David Hache, 37 years of age from Aweres Township, was charged with:
    •    Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on June 26, 2023.