One Charged with Dangerous Operation, Assault with a Weapon, Uttering Threats
On October 5, 2024, officers with Patrol Services charged 33-year-old Rayanne Cote with dangerous operation, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats.
Around 11:20 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a youth pinned against a building by a vehicle in the 200 block of Wellington Street West. Officers were dispatched to the scene; however, the driver—later identified as the accused—left prior to their arrival.
An investigation revealed the victim, who is a youth, knocked over the accused’s basketball net while walking home. The accused then exited their residence and chased them with what appeared to be a pipe while verbally threatening them. The youth ran away but the accused chased them in a vehicle and used it to pin them against a building. The victim appeared to have sustained minor physical injuries and was transported to hospital. The victim and accused were not known to one another.
Officers located the accused at their residence. They were arrested.
The accused is charged with:
- Assault with a Weapon
- Dangerous Operation
- Uttering Threats
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on December 16, 2024.