Huron-Kinloss resident arrested in Kincardine threats investigation

(KINCARDINE, ON) - A resident of Huron-Kinloss Township has been arrested in relation to a threats investigation in Kincardine.

July 15, the South Bruce OPP received the report of an altercation along Queen Street in Kincardine.
Investigation revealed that the altercation took place between two individuals in the area of Queen Street and Durham Street, where one individual is alleged to have uttered threats to cause death.

Multiple tips from members of the public assisted investigators in identifying a person of interest. As a result of the investigation, police made an arrest July 17.

David RUXTON, 60, of the Township of Huron-Kinloss, has been charged under the Criminal Code with: Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm, CC 264.1(1)(a).

The accused is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Aug. 27, to answer to the charge.

*THIS CHARGE HAS YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.