A 51-year-old man from Monkland is facing 23 charges tied to various investigations, with the Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU) being called in after he was taken into custody.

Police alleged the man broke into a residence and took several items on Sept. 25, then did the same at several businesses and residences on Nov. 9. A search for the suspect led to officers locating him on Nov. 13, alleging he was in possession of break-in instruments and property that had been reported stolen. Police alleged the man resisted arrest and assaulted a police officer. While being taken into police custody the suspect sustained injuries requiring medical attention.

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The SIU was called in per its mandate, which is to investigate police actions when someone is seriously injured

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