Aggravated assault charge laid after officers respond to late night altercation
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Police arrested a suspect after officers were called to a stabbing incident in the city’s downtown north core over the weekend.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to an address on Cumberland Street North shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, after receiving a report of an incident involving a weapon.
Responding officers located an adult male who had injuries consistent with a stabbing. The male was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries considered serious but not life threatening.
As officers conducted their investigation, they found evidence that led them to locate a suspect nearby. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to hospital for treatment of injuries sustained prior to officers’ arrival. While at the hospital, the suspect was uncooperative with staff.
Christopher Daniel POULIN, 31, is charged with Aggravated Assault, Mischief Under $5,000, and Failure to Comply with Probation Order x3.
The accused individual has been remanded into custody following an initial court appearance.
