Man wanted after assault on Big River First Nation: RCMP

Big River RCMP officers are asking the public for help locating a suspect in relation to an alleged assault and firearm discharge.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, police received a report of an assault on Big River First Nation. The RCMP said an investigation determined a group of people in a vehicle stopped at a home, where a man got out and assaulted an individual while threatening them with a gun.

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The RCMP said the gun was fired, but the shot did not strike anyone. The suspect with the firearm fled on foot, while the others in the vehicle drove away. The victim was transported to hospital by paramedics with injuries described as non-life threatening in nature.

A short time later, officers located the suspect’s vehicle and the occupants were arrested, though the RCMP said they were later released without charges.

As a result of continued investigation, the Mounties said 27-year-old Kerry Lewis from Lloydminster has been charged with break and enter with intent, assault, failure to comply with conditions, and several firearms-related offenses.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest, and the RCMP asked the public for help locating him. Lewis was described as five-foot-nine and 141 pounds, with brown eyes and short, black hair. Lewis also has a nose ring.

Anyone who sees Lewis was advised not to approach him and to report any information about his whereabouts, or information about this incident, to the Big River RCMP. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers, the Mounties added.