In a concerning incident on October 4, 2025, an officer from the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) was assaulted during a traffic stop in Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. The encounter escalated quickly, leading to a brief shelter-in-place order for the surrounding area as authorities searched for the suspect.

At approximately 9:00 a.m., the officer attempted to pull over a vehicle on Middle Road. The driver, however, failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. Upon locating the vehicle, the officer engaged with the driver, during which the officer was assaulted with a weapon and the suspect fled on foot.

The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was promptly transported to a local hospital for treatment. In response to the alarming situation, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist the APS with the ongoing investigation.

Thanks to a coordinated effort between the APS and OPP, the suspect was apprehended without further incident, leading to the lifting of the shelter-in-place order.

As a result of the investigation, a male suspect from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation has been charged with aggravated assault, among other Criminal Code offences. The details surrounding the incident underscore the risks faced by law enforcement in the line of duty and the importance of community safety.

The OPP and APS continue to work together to ensure the safety of residents in the area and to address any concerns arising from this incident. Further updates may be released as the investigation progresses, but the immediate threat has been resolved with the suspect now in custody.