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By Marty Hastings

Assault Investigation

Suspect arrested, charged in serious Tk’emlups assault Sunday

May 27, 2024 | 4:35 PM

TK’EMLUPS — A man is in custody following a report involving threats, assault and assault with a weapon this past weekend in Tk’emlúps.

On Sunday (May 26) at about 9:45 a.m., the Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment began an investigation into the allegations, which involved parties known to each other.

The suspect — 46-year-old Charles Louis Dumont — was quickly located and arrested, according to an RCMP press release issued on Monday (May 27).

The victim’s injuries are non-life threatening.

“A police presence was visible in the area of Kamloopa Road while officers secured the scene as part of the ongoing investigation,” Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson, said in the release.

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“Anyone who has information that may be related to this incident is asked to please contact police as soon as possible.”

Dumont is charged with assault, assault with a weapon, trafficking a person and two counts of threats.

He is being held in custody until his next court appearance, which is scheduled for Tuesday (May 28).