Lambton OPP said charges have been laid in connection with an incident Saturday where an officer was slashed in the face.
In a news release, OPP said an officer with the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) attempted a traffic stop at around 10:25 a.m. Saturday on Middle Road at Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation, but the driver allegedly failed to stop.
Police said the officer was able to locate the individual and during an interaction with them was allegedly assaulted with a weapon, suffering non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect fled the scene on foot, prompting police to issue a shelter-in-place order.
Lambton OPP were called to assist with the investigation, and the suspect was located and taken into custody without further incident.
An individual from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation is charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer, knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, flight from a peace officer and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
They were held pending a bail hearing and remanded into custody.
APS with help from the Lambton OPP Crime Unit continue to investigate.
Police said a publication ban is in effect, and to protect the integrity of the investigation and those involved, no further information will be released.
Anyone with information in regards to the matter is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
