Man arrested after disturbance at group home
A 41 year old Fort Erie man is facing charges after a disturbance at a group living facility in the town.
Niagara Regional Police were called to the scene in the area of Eastwood Avenue and Glenolden Lane and met with staff.
The initial investigation determined that a male resident had become angry with a female staff member.
He grabbed her wrist, spat on her, and threatened her.
The staff member hid behind a locked door that the male then tried to kick in.
The male suspect then ran from the scene prior to officers arriving.
An officer located the suspect a short distance away on foot, and when the officer told the male he was under arrested the suspect took up a fighting stance and charged the officer.
The officer deployed a taser which caused the suspect to fall.
As the officer attempted to handcuff the suspect, he punched the officer in the face repeatedly.
With the assistance of a bystander and a second officer the male suspect was handcuffed and secured.
During the arrest the suspect verbally threatened the officer.
The officer and female victim suffered minor injuries.
Jeffrey Tyler Canning is charged with assault, uttering threats, mischief under $5000, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest.
He's also charged with engage in conduct to impede performance of justice duties, breach of probation,
Canning was being held in custody for a bail hearing.
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