Fort Smith have arrested a man who they allege sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint.
Police were first notified of the incident on July 14 and the complainant filed a statement on July 21. Based on that information provided, police say the accusations include the suspect pointing a firearm at the victim while sexually assaulting her, then pointing the firearm at three other people and firing the gun into the air following the alleged assault.
Resources from nearby detachments were gathered under Project Guardian and an investigation was launched. Police were able to obtain a search warrant and collect evidence. A man was formally charged on July 22 and taken into custody.
The 48-year-old man, whose name has not been released to protect the identity of the victim, is charged with sexual assault, pointing a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats.
Police are asking anyone with information on this incident to phone Yellowknife at 669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com.
