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Sault man charged after incident at Smooth Rock Falls Hospital

Police say there was a physical altercation between the accused and OPP
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A Sault Ste. Marie man faces charges after an incident at a hospital in Smooth Rock Falls.

OPP say they responded to a combative patient at the Smooth Rock Falls Hospital on Sunday at 8:42 a.m.

A press release issued today states police located the person in the emergency department, where a physical altercation ensued between the person and police.

No injuries were reported, OPP say.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn Kukela, 51 of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, was arrested and has been charged with:

  • Resist peace officer, contrary to section 129(a) of the CC, and
  • Causing a disturbance, contrary to section 175(1)(a) of the CC.

The accused was released from custody after a bail hearing and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on April 29, 2021.