Ottawa police issue warrant for Windsor man charged with threats against health-care worker
Ottawa police have charged a 58-year-old Windsor, Ont., man with hate-motivated crimes, and issued a warrant for his arrest, after threats were made targeting a health-care professional.
Man, 58, charged with hate-motivated crimes
Ottawa police are looking for a 58-year-old Windsor, Ont., man they've charged with hate-motivated crimes after threats were made targeting a health-care professional.
The Ottawa Police Service's hate and bias crime unit has charged Louis Mertzelos with offences including harassing communication, harassment by repeated communication, and mischief and intimidation of a health service.
Police said a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
In November 2021, the Liberal government introduced legislation that made it illegal to intimidate or obstruct health-care workers in delivering care.
The changes to the Criminal Code were meant to protect patients and health-care workers from abuse.