(Elliot Lake, Ontario) – August 12, 2013 the East Algoma OPP received a call of a possible assault on Charles Walk in Elliot Lake.
Police spoke with the victim and learned that while he was walking on Charles Walk, he was allegedly assaulted by another male. The victim and suspect were known to each other.
August 14, 2013 police located and arrested the suspect.
Charged with the following is Joseph Ronald NEWTON (53) of Elliot Lake.
Assault
Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing in Sault Ste Marie.
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