Police have charged two men in connection with an ongoing serious assault investigation on Nipissing First Nation. Authorities say the Anishinabek Police Service responded to a call for service in Garden Village on Oct. 16, and police determined that a serious assault is believed to have occurred at the location. Investigators later secured a second scene on Juniper Crescent believed to be connected to the incident. Victim identified, well-being unconfirmed “Investigators have since identified the victim involved in this incident. Efforts are continuing to locate the individual and confirm their well-being,” OPP said in a news release on Nov. 13. Two accused face multiple charges A 35-year-old local man and a 37-year-old man from Toronto have each been charged with aggravated assault, robbery and breaking and entering with intent to commit an indictable offence. The Toronto resident is also charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with a probation order. Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear in court in North Bay on Nov. 18. Investigation ongoing The Anishinabek Police are conducting the ongoing investigation in partnership with the OPP, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
