Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release that they launched an investigation July 8 into threats made against Durham MPP Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Following an investigation, police said a man was arrested.
Erik Adler, 40, was charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death.
The OPP did not specify how the alleged threats were made.
The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to make a court appearance in Milton on Aug. 11.
Police said the investigation was conducted by the OPP Protective Services Section with help from its Tactics and Rescue Unit, Burlington OPP and Halton Regional Police.
Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the OPP through the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.
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