Greenhill Gardens closed; upkeep of six-acre garden ‘challenging’
Two Courtright men face charges after altercation with ATV drivers
February 4, 2021
Lambton OPP have charged two people after four ATV drivers say two men confronted them with guns.
In a news release, Lambton OPP say they were contact by the ATV operators Jan. 31 around 6 pm. They had been approached by two men while riding near Greenfield Road in Courtright.
Police say the four were approached by two men carrying guns. Three of the operators were held at gunpoint by one man while the other operator was assaulted.
The four fled after the altercation and called police.
Police have now charged Gordon MacDonald, 51, and Ethan MacDonald, 21, with pointing a fire arm, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm and assault causing bodily harm.
The pair will be in court March 8.
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