An 18-year-old man has been charged in relation to a downtown stabbing that occurred Friday night in the 700 block of 4th Street S.E. Read More
Workers found 40-year-old man with stab wound in bathroom
Workers found 40-year-old man with stab wound in bathroom
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An 18-year-old man has been charged in relation to a downtown stabbing that occurred Friday evening in the 700 block of 4 St. S.E.
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The victim, a man in his 40s, was stabbed in the back and found in the restroom of a Tim Hortons by restaurant staff shortly after 8 p.m. on Friday. He was transported to the hospital in life-threatening condition, and is currently in serious but stable condition.
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Suspect arrested, allegedly found with illegal cigarettes
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On Sunday afternoon, Community Engagement Response Team (CERT) officers arrested a man who matched the description of the suspect provided by witnesses and CCTV images. Upon his arrest, he was found with more than 1,200 unstamped illegal cigarettes in his possession.
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The man was identified as Owen Antonio Cruz Lafond, 18, and has been charged with aggravated assault and fraud under $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on April 2.
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Police believe the two men did not know each other, but an interaction inside the restaurant preceded the physical confrontation outside.
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