49-year-old Man Arrested and Charged with Aggravated Assault After Violent Attack

UPDATE

Just after 7:15 p.m. on March 6, 2023, police received information that the second man responsible for the violent attack was inside an apartment building on Bruce Avenue.

Officers arrived on scene and located 30-year-old, Harley Beboning. He was placed under arrest without incident and charged with Aggravated Assault and Forcible Confinement in relation to the incident that occurred on March 5, 2023 that left a 32-year-old man with serious injuries.

Harley Beboning was held in police custody overnight and attended Bail Court on March 7, 2023 to answer to the charges.

ORIGINAL

Shortly after 4:50 p.m. on March 5, 2023, officers were dispatched to a disturbance at an apartment complex on Bruce Avenue. Upon arrival officers located a 32-year-old man who had sustained serious injuries as the result of a violent attack.

Six individuals were taken into police custody, however five of the individuals were released unconditionally as it was determined that they were not responsible for the injuries sustained by the man.

The sixth individual, 49-year-old Michael Debassige has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Forcible Confinement as a result of the incident. He was held overnight in police custody to attend Bail Court today, March 6, 2023 to answer to the charges. 

A second individual believed to be responsible for the attack fled the area and remains outstanding.

This is a targeted incident as the individuals involved are known to each other. 

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477.