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Victim's neighbour gives 'middle finger' in road rage incident

'He was very uncooperative with police and refused to listen to reason or simple instructions.'
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East Algoma OPP

East Algoma OPP have arrested a man after a "road rage" and criminal harassment complaint.

On November 7 the complainant reported a neighbour following them in their vehicle, giving them the middle finger, then dangerously passing on the roadway in front of Elliot Lake Secondary School.

Police say the neighbour continued to harass the complainant by following them to a grocery store parking lot where he verbally berated them.

Police later attended the neighbour's residence.

"He was very uncooperative with police and refused to listen to reason or simple instructions. A short altercation ensued but police were able to safely make an arrest," says a news release.

David Michael Dawson, 42, from Elliot Lake, is charged with:

  • Criminal harassment - threatening conduct
  • Resist peace officer
  • Two counts of failing to comply with a probation order

Dawson is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 12.