(Attawapiskat, ON) –- Police in Attawapiskat arrested seven suspects Saturday, all of whom were connected to multiple violent assault investigations stemming from a series of incidents reported in the last two months.
The incidents being investigated by Nishnawbe Aski Police Service members working out of the Attawapiskat detachment occurred between Aug. 12 and Sept. 28.
Officers received a call for service for the most recent incident in the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept, 28. Police learned an assault had occurred involving seven accused individuals , with ages ranging from 13-years to 18-years old, who allegedly assaulted two people in an area on Tamarack Street.
One of the victims needed to be transported out of the community for further medical assessment and treatment. The exact extent of both victims’ injuries is unknown at this time, but are not believed to be life-threatening.
Through the course of their investigation, police identified, located and arrested all seven suspects. Police also linked a number of these suspects to other ongoing assault investigations.
Leo JACASUM, 18, of Attawapiskat First Nation, is charged with:
Assault with a Weapon x 2
A 15-year-old male from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Assault with a Weapon x 2
He faces additional charges relating to two previous incidents, including:
Assault x 2
Assault Peace Officer
Mischief
Unlawful Assembly
Criminal Harassment
Uttering Threats
Disguise with Intent
Intimidation
A 15-year-old male from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Assault with a Weapon x 2
He faces additional charges relating to four separate incidents. Those charges include:
Assault x 3
Failure to Attend Court
Unlawful Assembly
Intimidation
A 15-year-old male from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Assault with a Weapon x 2
Failure to Comply with an undertaking
He faces additional charges relating to three other separate incidents. Those charges include:
Assault with a Weapon
Assault x 2
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Unlawful Assembly
Disguise with Intent
Intimidation
A 16-year-old male from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Assault with a Weapon x 2
Failure to Comply with Undertaking
He faces additional charges relating to two other separate incidents. Those charges include:
Assault x 2
Mischief
A 13-year-old male from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Assault with a Weapon x 2
Breach of Recognizance
A 17-year-old male from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Assault with a Weapon x 2
The names of the youth accused are withheld in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
All suspects appeared for a bail hearing on Monday, Sept. 30.
Leo JACASUM has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date. All other accused have been released with future appearance dates.