RCMP say seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Tobique First Nation, N.B.
According to a news release, members of the Tobique RCMP responded to a report of a kidnapping and assault in the community on the morning of April 29.
Police say a 54-year-old woman from Florenceville, N.B., was kidnapped at gun point, held against her will and assaulted. She was treated at hospital with significant, but non-life-threatening injuries, and has since been released.
RCMP says a search warrant was executed at a residence on Tobique First Nation on May 6.
Police say they have arrested seven individuals in connection with this incident.
Between May 6 and May 8, the following individuals appeared in Woodstock provincial court.
- 34-year-old Jacob Perley, of Tobique First Nation
- 27-year-old Preston Sockabasin, of Tobique First Nation
- 33-year-old Adam Perley, of Tobique First Nation
- 32-year-old Keagan Paul, of Tobique First Nation
- 33-year-old Ashley Paul, of Tobique First Nation
- 56-year-old Troy Pelkey of Tilley, N.B.
- 36-year-old Sheena Sappier, of Tobique First Nation
In total, 62 charges were laid. These charges ranged and varied depending on the involvement of each individual, and include:
- kidnapping
- extortion
- assault
- assault causing bodily harm
- administering a noxious substance
- forcible confinement
- possession of a prohibited firearm
- pointing a firearm
- careless use of a firearm
All individuals are in custody, and are scheduled to return to court separately, beginning May 16.
The investigation is ongoing.
