Port Perry man arrested for public intoxication and assault

DAN CEARNS The Standard

SCUGOG: A 35 year-old man was arrested, in Port Perry, for public intoxication, on Wednesday, August 28th.

According to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), the incident occurred at 12:35 a.m., in the area of Water Street and Scugog Street. Police noticed four men outside of a closed restaurant in the area.

“Officers saw three of the males drinking from alcohol containers, and demanded identification. Two of the males were cooperative, however, the third male refused to cooperate with police, becoming irate and making assaultive motions toward officers. After multiple warnings, officers took the male into custody. The male attempted to resist arrest and struck an officer,” Constable Nicholas Gluckstein stated.

The officer is reported to have suffered minor injuries. Bradley Cox, of Port Perry, is charged with assault with intent to resist arrest, being intoxicated in a public place, and having open liquor in an unauthorized place.

Anyone who has further information on this incident is being asked to contact Constable Hansson, of North Division, at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 3983.