FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 9, 2020 9:35am
(Ottawa) –Wednesday at 2:50pm, Frontline officers responded to a disturbance call in the 1300 block of Lepage Avenue.
A male victim in his 20s called 911 to report he had been stabbed. He was assessed by paramedics and transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The responding officers located the suspect and arrested him without incident. He was also in his 20s, and also suffering from injuries. After being assessed by the paramedics, he was transported to hospital. The investigation led the officers and investigators to charge both males involved in the dispute.
Aaron LAPOINTE, 22 years old, of Ottawa is charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a dangerous weapon
LAPOINTE was released on a promise to appear (PTA) with undertaking conditions.
Kurtis CLOUTHIER, 28 years old, of Ottawa is charged with:
- Assault CBH
CLOUTHIER was released on a promise to appear (PTA) with undertaking conditions.
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