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Victim in hospital after Steelton assault, suspect in custody

Sault Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Brown Street at around 3:30 Thursday morning
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A 35-year-old man is behind bars after a serious assault in Steelton that sent a person to the hospital.

At around 3:30 Thursday morning, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Brown Street, where they located and arrested a suspect.

The victim was “transported to hospital with serious injuries,” says a news release from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

Joshua Bergeron is charged with assault causing bodily harm and failure to comply with a probation order. 

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

Sault Police are urging anyone with additional information about this incident to immediately contact Detective Sergeant Alison Campbell at 705-949-6300, ext. 288.

People can provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477. Tipsters can also click here to submit a web-tip or download the P3 app

The police news release notes that tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and protected by case law. For more information, click here.