(ATIKOKAN, ON) – On May 20, 2014 officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the report of two men in a physical altercation outside a residence on Gorrie Street, Atikokan, ON.
Police investigation revealed that the accused, Oscar Daniel DESMEULES, age 40 of Atikokan, Ontario had assaulted another male with a hammer. The assault resulted in the 48 year old male victim being taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries and later released. He has subsequently been charged with Assault with a Weapon and Failing to Comply with a Probation Order.
The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing scheduled for June 2, 2014 in Fort Frances, ON.