**TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE NEWS RELEASE**

The Timmins Police Service has arrested a North Bay woman stemming
from an incident where a 44 year old Timmins man sustained serious injuries in an
altercation involving an edged weapon.

The incident is alleged to have occurred in an Elm Street South apartment during the
evening hours of Friday, June 21st, where the female suspect is alleged to have
assaulted a male victim.
The 44 year old male person was taken to Timmins and District Hospital for medical
treatment for significant physical injuries.

Responding Timmins Police Service officers completed a comprehensive crime scene
investigation which included deployment of officers from the Criminal Investigation
Division as well as the Forensic Identifications Section.
An arrest warrant was sought and obtained by the Timmins Police Service in the name
of the accused person.
The suspect was located and arrested yesterday evening in South Porcupine by the
Timmins Police Service.

As a result of this incident, Samantha KITLER, 30, of North Bay, was taken into custody
and is charged with
– Attempt to Commit Murder contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Aggravated Assault contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to the Criminal Code of
Canada
– Uttering Threats contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Fail to Comply With Recognizance contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
The accused remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing slated for this morning at
Provincial Court in Timmins to answer to the charges laid against her.

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