The Ottawa Police Service arrested Tyson George Billings, 44 years old, of High Prairie, Alberta on February 19, 2022.
The accused has been charged by the Criminal Investigations Section with:
- Mischief
- Counselling to Commit the Offence of Mischief
- Counselling to Commit the Offence of Disobey Court Order (s.127)
- Obstruct Police
- Counselling to Commit the Offence of Obstruct Police
He is scheduled to appear in court today.
The Ottawa Police issued a notice to protestors advising that anyone blocking streets, or assisting others in the blocking streets, are committing a criminal offence and could be arrested.
Protestors were also informed to cease further unlawful activity, or they would face charges or fines.