Man Arrested for Making Death Threats Against Brampton Mayor
A 29-year-old man from Brampton has been arrested and charged for allegedly making death threats towards Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and his family. Peel Region police provided protection for the Browns after learning about the threats in late June. The police have confirmed that the arrested individual was charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. Authorities believe there are no other suspects involved and have assured that there is no longer an active threat to the mayor, his family, or the community.
Police in Peel Region have arrested and charged a 29-year-old man for making alleged death threats towards Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown. The threats were reported at the end of June, prompting police to provide protection for the mayor and his family. The man from Brampton was arrested on Tuesday and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. Police believe he acted alone and have assured that there is no longer an active threat to the mayor, his family, or the community.
No details were provided on the motive behind the threats or how they were discovered. According to a spokesperson, the threats were made electronically. Brown expressed gratitude for the police efforts and relief over the arrest, emphasizing that violence has no place in a democracy.
Peel Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich confirmed that the Browns had been under police protection due to the nature of the threat. The investigation is ongoing, and Brown mentioned that this was not the first time he had received death threats in his political career.
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