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Victim stable, teen arrested after fight in Niagara Falls

A 19-year-old from New York is facing aggravated assault charges after allegedly pinning the victim against a sharp edge in a nearby wrought iron fence, police say
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Jan. 7, 2023, at 2:39 a.m, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) responded to a fight/disturbance in the area of Ferry Street near Temperance Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls.

Upon arrival, officers located a 42-year-old male suffering from a significant laceration on his upper torso. The victim was assessed at the scene by Niagara Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) paramedics prior to being transported to an out-of-town trauma centre for advanced medical care. The injury has since been determined to be non-life threatening, and the victim is listed as being in stable condition.

Witnesses on-scene indicated the suspect fled the area on foot eastbound toward Stanley Avenue. Officers located the suspect approximately 200 meters away and placed him under arrest.

Detectives assigned to the 2 District Criminal Investigative Branch have assumed carriage of the investigation. They are being supported by detectives from the Forensic Services Unit. The injuries sustained to the victim have been determined to have occurred as a result of having been pinned by the suspect against a sharp edge in a nearby wrought iron fence.

Jesse Weichmann, 19, of Bliss, New York, located in the U.S., has been arrested and charged with one count of aggravated assault, contrary to section 268(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Weichmann is being held for a bail hearing scheduled to take place later today (Jan. 7, 2023) via video link to the John Sopinka Courthouse located at 45 Main St. E., in the City of Hamilton.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009994.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.

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