Northumberland OPP cruiser at detachment. /OPP Central Region X photo
Northumberland OPP say one person has been charged in relation to an alleged assault back in June at Warkworth Institution.
In an update Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, police confirmed a 34-year-old from Loyalist Township was facing charges related to possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and aggravated assault, after the alleged incident back on June 10, 2024, resulted in two individuals being airlifted to hospital.
According to OPP, back on June 10, at about 8:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an assault involving a number of individuals at the medium-security federal institution.
ORNGE Air subsequently transported one person to a local hospital and another to a Toronto-area hospital, with injuries described as serious, reported OPP.
As a result of their investigation, police said a warrant was issued, and on Sept. 12, OPP arrested one of the parties allegedly involved at the facility.
The accused was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg, said police, on Monday, adding further updates will be provided when available.
Police are continuing to ask anyone with information relating to this investigation contact Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Crime Stoppers is another option where callers remain anonymous. People can reach Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.stopcrimehere.ca.
As previously reported, the OPP’s crime unit was called in to investigate after the assault, as well as forensic identification services.
No other details were released by police.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
