On September 22nd, 2024, Norman Wells RCMP received a report that a person had been stabbed at a residence. Officers attended the location and confirmed a person had been the victim of a stabbing.
Further investigation revealed a significant altercation had occurred at the residence and another person had been both shot with a crossbow and bear-sprayed. Both victims were transported out of the community for treatment.
Police subsequently located and took 23-year-old Teagan Sutherland into custody in relation to the matter. He has been charged with:
- Breaking and Entering with Intent, contrary to section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Disguised with intent to commit an offence, contrary to section 351(2) of the Criminal Code
- Uttering threats against a person (2 counts), contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
- Aggravated Assault, contrary to section 268(2) of the Criminal Code
At the time of his arrest, Sutherland had an active warrant for his arrest and was already facing charges from a prior incident on September 11th, 2024. They are as follows:
- Breaking and Entering with Intent, contrary to section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Disguised with intent to commit an offence (2 counts), contrary to section 351(2) of the Criminal Code
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (2 counts), contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code.
- Assault with a weapon (2 counts), contrary to section 267(a) of the Criminal Code
- Uttering threats against a person, contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
Sutherland has appeared before a Justice of the Peace on all charges and was remanded into custody to appear again on September 25th, 2024
Investigation into this matter remains ongoing at this time.
Norman Wells RCMP are aware that several people witnessed this event and are asking those witnesses to contact the Norman Wells detachment at 587-1111 or Crimestoppers at http://www.p3tips.com.