Nelson House RCMP are on the lookout for a man who severely assaulted two people in the community April 4, with one of the attacks believed to have involved a machete.
The suspect in both assaults is 23-year-old Jerome Wood of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, who is described as 5’9” tall and 132 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is wanted on arrest warrants for charges of aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm.
The first assault occurred around 9:25 p.m. April 4 when a 29-year-old man working in his yard was assaulted. He was taken to the nursing station for treatment of his injuries.
RCMP learned of the second assault while they were at the nursing station. A 23-year-old man was assaulted outside a business.
Anyone with information abut these incidents or Wool’s whereabouts can call Nelson House RCMP at 204-484-2837 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
