The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that A 32-year-old Thunder Bay resident is facing assault and obstruction charges following a July 31 incident in the Donald Street East area.
the northwestern Ontario hub Authorities Service says one person suffered minor injuries and was taken to regional hospital for treatment. The case remains before the courts, and the allegations have not been proven. Officers with the city Law enforcement Service Primary Response Unit were dispatched to the Donald Street East area on July 31, 2026, after receiving a report of an assault.
Law enforcement say the suspect had left the scene before officers arrived. Officers located a victim who had sustained what law enforcement described as minor injuries. The victim was transported to a Thunder Bay health-care facility for treatment. A search of the surrounding area resulted in officers locating and arresting a suspect.
If prosecuted by indictment, the maximum penalty is five years in prison.
Clinton Ostamus, 32, of Thunder Bayhas been charged with: Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the alleged assault or what led to the obstruction charge. Assault is defined under section 265 of the Criminal Code. The offence can include intentionally applying force to another person without their consent, as well as attempting or threatening through an act or gesture to apply force when the person has, or appears to have, the ability to carry out the threat. The general assault offence is prosecuted under section 266 and is a hybrid offence, meaning the Crown can proceed either by indictment or by summary conviction. If prosecuted by indictment, the maximum penalty is five years in prison. For offences prosecuted summarily where no different punishment is specified, the Criminal Code provides for a maximum fine of $5,000, imprisonment of up to two years less a day, or both. The sentence imposed in any individual case following a conviction depends on factors including the circumstances of the offence, the offender’s criminal record and applicable aggravating or mitigating factors. Section 129 of the Criminal Code makes it an offence to resist or wilfully obstruct a public officer or peace officer while that officer is carrying out their lawful duties. The offence is also hybrid. If the Crown proceeds by indictment, a conviction can carry a maximum sentence of two years imprisonment. If the matter proceeds by summary conviction, the general maximum is a $5,000 fine, imprisonment for up to two years less a day, or both. Ostamus appeared in court following the arrest and was released from custody with a future court date. Release from custody does not determine guilt or innocence. Clinton Ostamus is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The examination is identified by Thunder Bay Authorities Service asTB26030239..
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📍 Source: NetNewsLedger · By: NetNewsLedger Staff · 🗓️ August 10, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
