Suspect in Meadow Lake assault makes brief court appearance

Following his first court appearance in Meadow Lake court Friday, Jordan Nelson will remain in custody ahead of his bail hearing set for later this month.

Nelson was arrested by Meadow Lake RCMP earlier this week after a serious assault that led to officials alerting the community of the incident.

According to updated information given by the RCMP, police were informed Wednesday of an incident that occurred at a rural location in the RM of Meadow Lake. Nelson had fled the scene and was said to be carrying an axe with him.

Officers from several detachments spread across the community searching for the suspect and issued a SaskAlert advising the public not to approach the man or his vehicle. Within an hour, RCMP officers were able to locate the suspect and arrest him without incident.

Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital, where he remains. The victim is a 74-year-old man from Meadow Lake who was known to Nelson. Officials will not be updating the public on the victim’s condition.

Nelson has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault with a weapon. His bail hearing is set for March 25.