HAMILTON RESIDENT CHARGED FOLLOWINGTHREAT MADE AGAINST ONTARIO PREMIER
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(ORILLIA, ON) - An individual has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in relation to a threat made against the Premier of Ontario.
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the OPP Protective Services Section (PSS) began an investigation into a threat made against Premier Doug Ford. As a result of the investigation, Lucas BAUER, 25 years old of Hamilton, was arrested and charged with one count of uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death, under section 264.1 of the Criminal Code.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on Monday, April 13, 2026.
As part of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, PSS provides intelligence-led, risk-informed protection for government dignitaries in the province of Ontario. PSS is responsible for the protection of the Lieutenant Governor, Premier and members of the Executive Council.