Updating attempt murder incident

OPP News Release

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The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred in Wikwemikong on Friday, November 23rd, 2007.

At 10:55 PM, the Wikwemikong Tribal Police received a call to assist the Manitoulin Ambulance Service at a residence in Wikwemikong with a stabbing victim. The victim, a 19 year old male from Wikwemikong, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

After an extensive search, officers with the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service located the suspect at a residence in the village of Wikwemikong.

Charged with attempted murder is 21 year old, Scott Dantimo (DOB 06-March-1986) of Wikwemikong. Mr. Dantimo is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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