(FORT HOPE, ON) – Police arrested four teens following a reported assault in Fort Hope First Nation Monday.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service working out of the Fort Hope First Nation detachment learned that in the early morning hours of Monday, July 8, an assault occurred in the area of Albany River Crescent.
An investigation found two victims – an adult and youth – had been approached by a group of youth suspects. A physical confrontation ensued, at which point the suspects produced knives and attempted to stab the two victims.
No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
Three suspects were identified, located, and arrested that same morning. A fourth suspect was located and arrested by NAPS members working out of the Fort Hope First Nation detachment and NAPS Emergency Response Team on Tuesday, July 9.
A 14-year-old male from Fort Hope First Nation is charged with:
- Assault x 2
- Assault with a Weapon x 2
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
A 13-year-old male from Fort Hope First Nation is charged with:
- Assault x 2
- Assault with a Weapon x 2
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
A 17-year-old male from Fort Hope First Nation is charged with:
- Assault x 2
- Assault with a Weapon x 2
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
A 15-year-old male from Fort Hope First Nation is charged with:
- Assault x 2
- Assault with a Weapon x 2
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
The names of the accused are withheld in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
