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RCMP - SENSORY WARNING

Domestic violence in Muskoseepi Park leads to one arrest

Oct 7, 2024 | 2:38 PM

Grande Prairie RCMP have laid charges against a suspect, after responding to a report of domestic violence, kidnapping and assault.

*Sensory Warning*

On Sunday, October 6, Mounties received a report regarding a male dragging a female on the ground by her hair in Muskoseepi Park.

Mounties say “numerous RCMP resources” then responded to this incident yesterday, and a female victim was located a short distance away from Muskoseepi Park with non-life-threatening injuries.

A Grande Prairie resident, 44-year-old Justin Johnson is now in police custody with five charges laid against him:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Forcible confinement
  • Mischief
  • Assault
  • Kidnapping
  • Breach of a Probation order and related conditions

Johnson was remanded into custody with a court date set for Thursday, October 10.