FROM: Caledonia	RELEASE: Sept 20, 2007

Suspects Sought in Aggravated Assault

CALEDONIA, ON, Sept. 20 /CNW/ - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has issued warrants for the arrest of three suspects in relation to the Stirling Woods Subdivision assault.

On September 13, 2007, a contractor working in the subdivision was assaulted resulting in serious injuries.

The investigation by Haldimand County OPP detectives, under the direction of Detective Inspector Ian Maule, OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, led to the identification of three persons in connection with this incident and warrants being issued for their arrest. The investigation was conducted with the assistance of OPP Intelligence Bureau and the cooperation of Six Nations Police Service.

The suspects are: Richard SMOKE, age 18 years, being sought for aggravated assault and break and enter; Byron POWLESS, age 18 years, wanted on charges of assault and break and enter; and a 15-year-old male youth also wanted for assault, uttering threats and break and enter.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call the Haldimand County OPP at (905) 772-3322 or for those wishing to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com

For further information: Prov. Constable Paula Wright, Cell: (289)
260-9345, Pager: 1-888-798-9116