Second Accused Charged in October 22 Assault with Weapon
On November 25, 2024, detectives with the Crime Suppression Unit charged 26-year-old Colin Wawia with assault with a weapon and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.
Around 3:40 p.m., detectives patrolling Elliot Road saw the accused get into a vehicle and knew they had a warrant for their arrest in connection with an assault which had taken place on October 22, 2024. In this incident, the accused and another individual, both unknown to the victim, attacked the victim by punching and kicking them to the ground while brandishing a knife. The victim sustained minor physical injuries.
Detectives conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle in which the accused was a passenger. The accused was arrested. A search found the accused to be in possession of a prohibited knife.
The accused is charged with:
- Assault with a Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on January 27, 2025.