A Sudbury man threatened Espanola police with a pen during a response to an alleged domestic disturbance.

On Jan. 22 at 9:19 a.m., the Espanola Police Service received a 911 call to attend the intersection of Barber Street and Spanish River Drive regarding an altercation between a male and a female in a vehicle, according to a release.

The caller, who wished to remain anonymous, identified the two individuals involved by name.

Police located the vehicle at a nearby residence, where they spoke to the male identified by the anonymous caller. The individual was evasive with police and attempted to deny entry to the residence; however, given the nature of the call, police entered the residence to check on the well-being of the female.

While inside the residence, the male became agitated, verbally abusive, and at one point walked towards an officer with a pen raised in an assaultive gesture. The male had to be restrained by police and was arrested for assault.

While in police custody, the male threatened to kill two separate police officers; caused damage to the cell; spit at and threw food at an officer; and wrote obscenities in feces on the wall.

The female, who was located safe at another residence, was interviewed and provided details of ongoing domestic violence between her and the male.

As a result of the incident, a 30-year old resident of Greater Sudbury was charged with assaulting a peace officer, assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, assault with intent to resist arrest, four counts of spousal assault, uttering death threats and mischief under $5,000.

Police did not release his name.

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