Man arrested after allegedly trapping group in Brantford motel room

Brantford police say they’ve arrested one man after he allegedly confined multiple people in a motel room.

Around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to a motel on Colborne Street and Clara Crescent after receiving reports of a man holding multiple people against their will.

Police say they found a machete inside the room, but no injuries were reported.

A 39-year-old man from Ohsweken has been charged with the following:

• Forcible Confinement x 2
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Intimidation – Use Violence
• Utter Threat to Cause Death x 2
• Breach of Probation

Officers added that seven other people were located inside the motel room, two of which were arrested on outstanding warrants.

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