**Timmins Police Service News Release**

The Timmins Police Service responded to a call for service in regards to a dispute at a west end trailer park during the early evening hours of Wednesday August 22nd.
Upon arrival at the scene, Timmins Police officers interviewed the victims and located the male suspect a short while later.

 
It is alleged that the suspect gained entry into the victim’s residence while brandishing a weapon and threatened the occupants of the residence.
 
The male suspect was located by the Timmins Police Service and taken into custody, whereupon a quantity of suspected methamphetamine tablets was located on his person.
 
A thorough investigation was completed by the officers in regards to the assault.
 
Lester CUDMORE Jr, 43, of Timmins, has been arrested and charged with:
– Break and Enter a Dwelling House contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Assault with a Weapon contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Possession of a weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Uttering Threats contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Possession of a Controlled Substance contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
The accused remains in police custody while awaiting a Bail Hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins to answer to the charges laid against him.