NE OPP – Investigation continus into Nipissing FN Assault

Earlier today (Sat. Oct. 17) the Anishinabek Police Service shared an appeal for information regarding a violent incident that is believed to have taken place in Garden Village between 11 p.m. on Thurs. Oct. 15 and 1 a.m. on Fri. Oct 16.

Investigators have worked throughout the day today to gather critical forensic details at a residence on Semo Rd. and a residence on Juniper Crescent. The forensic investigation confirms that the victim may have suffered life-threatening injuries and would have required medical assistance / intervention.

In spite of exhaustive efforts, the victim and the two suspects involved in this violent assault have not been identified, nor have they been located.

We continue to ask anyone who may have seen anything unusual or suspicious – including persons, vehicles, or activity – in the vicinity of Juniper Crescent and Semo Rd., or who has dash camera video or home surveillance video who has not already spoken to police to call 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca. No detail is too small or insignificant.

Members of the public can expect to see an ongoing increased police presence in the area of interest overnight tonight and into tomorrow (Sunday).

The Anishinabek Police Service is requesting public assistance in helping locate and / or identify three parties involved in a violent assault late Thursday night or early Friday morning in Nipissing First Nation.

On the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 16, the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) received a report about a serious assault in Garden Village. Investigators (APS and Ontario Provincial Police) have since located evidence suggestive of a violent assault at a residence on Semo Rd. and a significant scene at a second residence on Juniper Crescent. Based on evidence at those two scenes, it appears that a very violent incident had taken place, with a resulting loss of blood that may have been life-threatening. Both scenes were held overnight last night, and area residents can expect to see an elevated police presence throughout the day today.

At this time, no victim, and no suspects have been identified or located, however extensive investigation suggests that there is one victim and two suspects, with descriptions as follows:

VICTIM

• male
• Black
• 18-23 years old
• shoulder-length black dreadlocks, with a light patch of hair on his chin
• ~6’ tall, slim build
• dressed in all black (black hoodie, black sweatpants, black shoes)

SUSPECT #1

• possibly Caucasian
• wearing a beige, hooded, bomber-style jacket
• wearing a toque

SUSPECT #2

• no description at this time

We are requesting assistance from the public in helping locate and / or identify any of the involved parties. Based on the investigation, it is believed that the assault occurred between the hours of 11 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 and 1 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. Anyone who saw anything unusual or suspicious – including persons, vehicles, or activity – in the vicinity of Juniper Crescent and Semo Rd., or who has dash camera video or home surveillance video who has not already spoken to police is asked to call 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.