(Mishkeegogamang, ON) – Three suspects have been arrested, including two youths, following an aggravated assault investigation in Mishkeegogamang First Nation.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service working out of the Mishkeegogamang First Nation detachment received a call for service in the evening hours of Wednesday, Nov. 6 regarding a possible assault in progress on Johnson Avenue.
When police arrived, they located a possible crime scene and learned an adult male victim had been assaulted by multiple suspects.
The male was transported to the health clinic for further evaluation and treatment of their injuries. The exact extent of the victim’s injuries is not known at this time, and are believed to be serious but non-life threatening.
As a result of continued investigation, three suspects were identified. They were located, and arrested without incident, in the afternoon hours of Thursday, Nov. 7.
Members of the NAPS Northwest Crime Unit are now involved in the continued investigation.
A 17-year-old male from Mishkeegogamang First Nation is charged with:
· Aggravated Assault
· Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Andrew Shane WESLEY, 27, of Mishkeegogamang First Nation, is charged with:
· Aggravated Assault
· Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
A 15-year-old male from Mishkeegogamang First Nation is charged with:
· Aggravated Assault
· Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
The identities of the youth accused are being withheld in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
All three accused in bail court on Friday, Nov. 8. Both youth accused were released with conditions and future appearance dates. WESLEY was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
The investigation remains ongoing.