Update on Moosonee OPP Officer Assaulted - SIU Investigates

(MOOSONEE, ON) – On Wednesday July 24, 2013, officers with the Moosonee Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a report of an altercation in the parking lot of a local business in Moosonee.

As a result of the investigation, OPP officers arrested three persons.

• Robert John GUNNER (48) of Moosonee, Ontario

·       Cause Disturbance as per s. 175 (1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC).

·       He is scheduled to appear in court on October 1, 2013.

• Eric Maurice KOOSTACHIN (25) of Moosonee, Ontario

·       Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm as per s.264.1(1)(a) CC;

·       Assault Peace Officer (x 2) as per s. 270(1)(a) CC;

·       Cause Disturbance (x2) as per s.175(1)(a) CC;

·       Obstruct/Resist Peace Officer as per s. 129(a) CC.

·       Bail hearing held on July 26, 2013 in relations to the noted charges above.

• Mary KOOSTACHIN (59) of Moosonee, Ontario

·       Assault Peace Officer (x 2) as per s. 270(1)(a) CC

·       Obstruct/Resist Peace Officer as per s. 129(a) CC.

·       She is scheduled to appear in court on October 1, 2013

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) continues their investigation and further inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at (416) 622-2342.

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Contact:        Sgt. Carolle Dionne

Regional Community Services Coordinator

North East Region