Seven people charged following kidnapping, assault in Tobique First Nation: N.B. RCMP
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RCMP say seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Tobique First Nation, N.B.
RCMP say seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Tobique First Nation, N.B.
According to a news release, members of the Tobique RCMP responded to a report of a kidnapping and assault in the community on the morning of April 29.
Police say a 54-year-old woman from Florenceville, N.B., was kidnapped at gun point, held against her will and assaulted. She was treated at hospital with significant, but non-life-threatening injuries, and has since been released.
RCMP says a search warrant was executed at a residence on Tobique First Nation on May 6.
Police say they have arrested seven individuals in connection with this incident.
Between May 6 and May 8, the following individuals appeared in Woodstock provincial court.
In total, 62 charges were laid. These charges ranged and varied depending on the involvement of each individual, and include:
