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Travis St. Arnaud (photo courtesy Fort Vermillion RCMP)
ASSAULT

Aggravated assault charge laid after incident in Fort Vermilion area

Aug 19, 2020 | 12:45 PM

Fort Vermilion RCMP have arrested a 47-year-old man after an alleged assault that sent one person to hospital.

Mounties say just prior to midnight on August 12th, a suspect broke into a home and violently assaulted another person with a weapon.

The victim, who was asleep at the time of the attack, suffered serious life-threatening injuries. They are now listed in stable condition in hospital.

Travis St. Arnaud of John D’or Prairie is charged with aggravated assault and break and enter.