On June 17, 2023 at approximately 2 p.m., Deschambault Lake RCMP received a report that an injured individual was receiving medical care at the local clinic.
Investigation determined an adult male assaulted an adult female, who was transported by private citizens to the clinic. The female's injuries are described as serious in nature.
As a result of continued investigation, Deschambault Lake RCMP arrested 33-year-old Jonah Ballantyne from Deschambault Lake. He is charged with:
- one count, attempted murder, Section 239(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, aggravated assault, Section 268, Criminal Code; and
- one count, fail to comply with undertaking, Section 145(4), Criminal Code.
He is scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court via phone on June 19, 2023.