DPS/CKDR Files
Dryden Police have arrested and charged two Kenora residents following an assault in the downtown core Sunday night.
Around 6:30 pm police responded to a report of an individual who had been assaulted at a King Street apartment.
When police arrived, they spoke with a 47-year-old man who suffered from a stab wound to the upper body and blunt trauma injuries to the head and torso.
Police say the victim’s injuries were serious but non-life threatening and he was treated and released from the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
According to the victim and witnesses, three men and one woman entered the apartment uninvited and assaulted the victim.
Police say the individuals immediately fled the scene and two of the suspects were found and arrested in North Dryden a short time later.
31 year old Aaron Paypompee of Kenora, ON is charged with:
• Break and Enter
• Assault with a Weapon
• Breach of Recognizance x 2
• Breach of Probation
24 year old Tessa Poole of Kenora, ON is charged with:
• Assault with a Weapon
• Break and Enter
A third suspect, also from Kenora, is still at large and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Police say they are investigating and believe the attack was gang related.
Dryden Police urge the public to contact police if they have any information regarding any unsolved crime.
