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The OPP Association commends the actions of three OPP officers who were stabbed and injured in the line of duty last night in Dryden, Ontario. Thankfully the officers will be ok. We are very concerned that the person arrested was on a conditional sentence for a prior assault on police. We will continue our focused efforts to address changes to laws that result in violence by repeat offenders towards police. Official OPP News Release September 6, 2023 (DRYDEN, ON)- Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual following an incident where three officers were attacked with an edged weapon. On September 5, 2023, shortly after 8:30 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to an assault at a residence on Pitt Avenue in the City of Dryden. Upon arrival, three officers were attacked by an individual with an edged weapon. Two officers were transported to hospital by Emergency Medical Services to be treated for serious but non life-threatening injuries; however, both officers have since been released. A third officer sustained minor injuries and did not require transport to hospital. As a result, Dilan AMES, 30-years-old, of Dryden has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with: Aggravated Assault of Peace Officer - two counts Assault with a Weapon Resist Peace Officer - three counts Public Mischief The accused was previously released from custody on a Conditional Sentence Order for an incident that occurred on December 3, 2022, where they were charged with Assault Peace Officer. The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora at a later date. – at Dryden, Ontario