For Immediate release: May 30, 2016

On Saturday May 28, 2016, just shortly before 7:00pm, police officers responded to 100 Ferguson Avenue South to investigate reports of a disturbance taking place on the 18th floor of the apartment building.

It was indicated that a man had just followed the delivery driver (a 49 year old man) up to the 18th floor from the driveway area. It was believed that the man followed the driver to confront him after he believed the driver parked too close to him and his dog that he was walking when he pulled in.

It was upon arriving to the 18th floor that the victim was attacked him from behind with the suspect choking and punching him. Witnesses contacted 9-1-1 and the victim and witnesses were able to detain the suspect at the scene until police arrived on scene to continue the arrest. The man showed no remorse and was said to be laughing and smiling during the assault as witnesses attempted to get the man to stop.

As a result of the investigation Police charged the man with assault cause bodily harm and uttering death threats. His bail was opposed and he is now before the courts to answer to the charge.

The man is expected to recover from the assault and was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Police want to thank the public for contacting police and assisting with the investigation.

CHARGED: Carlos Arnulao BRACAMONTE-CARTAGENA – 42 year old man from Hamilton

CHARGES: Assault cause bodily harm, uttering death threats