The Ottawa Police Service has arrested and charged Randall Hillier, 64 years old, of Perth, Ontario. Hillier is the Member of Provincial Parliament for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston.
In February, Ottawa Police received multiple complaints about social media posts and other activities of an individual as part of the ongoing illegal protests. An investigation was commenced and information gathered by a police task force initiated to investigate criminal behaviour during the protest.
That task force continues its work.
Hillier was charged by the Criminal Investigations Unit with eight mischief and obstruction offences, and one count of assaulting a peace officer, and was released on conditions late Monday afternoon.
Here is a list of the Criminal Code charges filed by the Ottawa Police Service against LFK Member of Provincial Parliament Monday:
CCC 430 (3) Mischief/Obstruct Property Exceeding $5000 X1
CCC 464 (a) Counsel An Uncommitted Indictable Offence (Mischief) X2
CCC 430 (3) Mischief/Obstruct Property Exceeding $5000 X1
CCC 129 (a) Obstruct/Resist Person Aiding Public/Peace Officer X1
CCC 129 (a) Obstruct/Resist A Public Officer X2
CCC 270 (1) (a) Assault Peace Or Public Officer X1
CCC 464 (a) Counsel An Uncommitted Indictable X1