NIPAWIN — A violent assault investigation in Nipawin has led to multiple arrests, weapons seizures and several charges.
Nipawin RCMP have arrested a man in relation to an assault in Nipawin.
On March 29 at around 5:10 p.m., Nipawin RCMP received a report of an assault at a residence in Nipawin.
Officers immediately responded. The investigation determined a victim was assaulted and forcibly confined before escaping and contacting police. EMS transported the victim to hospital to receive care for injuries described as non-life threatening in nature.
Nipawin RCMP, with assistance from Carrot River RCMP, arrested seven individuals at the residence. Officers then executed a search warrant at the residence and seized five firearms, 14 grams of methamphetamine, 15 grams of fentanyl, 129 pharmaceutical-style pills, drug trafficking paraphernalia and other weapons.
As a result of the continued investigation, a 24-year-old suspect from Shoal Lake has been charged with:
- one count of assault;
- one count of assault with a weapon; and
- one count of forcible confinement.
The accused was also wanted on a warrant by Carrot River RCMP for multiple charges, including firearms offences.
A 32-year-old suspect from Nipawin was arrested on a warrant from Nipawin RCMP for charges including assault causing bodily harm.
A 37-year-old suspect from Cumberland House was arrested on a warrant from Melfort RCMP for charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm.
The other individuals were released without charges.
The three accused were scheduled to appear in Nipawin Provincial Court on April 1.
Nipawin RCMP, with assistance from RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit, continue to investigate.
