An Oshawa hospital threat has resulted in multiple charges against a local man after police responded to an armed person call at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa.
On February 11 at approximately 8:35 p.m., officers attended the hospital following reports of a disturbance outside the emergency department. Police say two men were involved in a verbal altercation when one of them allegedly produced a firearm and made threats.
The suspect then fled into the hospital but was located shortly afterward. No injuries were reported.
Officers arrested the man without incident. A search revealed he was in possession of an imitation firearm. Police also confirmed he was already bound by a weapons prohibition at the time of his arrest.
Lorne Fredrick McConnell, 46, of Oshawa, is charged with:
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Assault with a weapon
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Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace
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Fail to comply with release order
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Fail to comply with probation order (two counts)
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or additional information regarding the Oshawa hospital threat is asked to contact Cst. Vanberkel of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1701.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
These allegations have not been proven in court.
