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31-year-old arrested Thursday night on Peoples Road

At around 6:45 p.m. yesterday, officers conducted a traffic stop on Peoples Road at Elliot Road, where they arrested a man
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On Thursday, Sault Police officers charged a 31-year-old man with assault with a weapon. 

Back on Oct. 22, a 911 caller reported a victim who was assaulted in the 0-100 block of Wellington Street East, police said in a release. 

“An investigation revealed the accused, who is unknown to the victim, attacked the victim by punching and kicking them to the ground while brandishing a knife,” police said. 

“The victim sustained minor physical injuries. A warrant was obtained for the accused’s arrest.” 

At around 6:45 p.m. yesterday, officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Peoples Road at Elliot Road. 

The passenger of the vehicle was identified as Joshua Roess, who was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon.

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing. None of the allegations have been tested in court and Roess is considered innocent unless proven guilty.