Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a disturbance (Nov 23, 2021 just after 8 am) at an address on Burgess Avenue in Bala.
While attempting to de-escalate the situation, two officers were assaulted and as a result 44-year-old Chad Payne from Muskoka Lakes has been charged with Aggravated Assault of Peace Officer, Assault a Peace Officer Cause Bodily Harm and Resist Peace officer x 2.
Police said both officers were taken to hospital, one with minor injuries and one with fairly significant facial injuries.
Both officers were released the same day from hospital.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on December 21, 2021
