A southern Alberta man is charged in connection to an assault in Newell County, April 12, 2023. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Brooks RCMP lay charges in connection to assault

Apr 12, 2023 | 10:45 AM

BROOKS, AB – The RCMP has apprehended a man following an assault that allegedly took place last week.

In the early morning hours of April 5, 2023, officers were called to an intersection north of Rolling Hills, AB, a hamlet in Newell County, on a report that a physical assault had occurred.

The RCMP said it was able to track a suspect to a home south of the hamlet. Upon seeing the attending officers, the suspect reportedly ran into the house and refused to leave.

The Southern Alberta District Emergency Response Team (ERT) was deployed. The suspect was located hiding in the attic.

Brooks RCMP Cpl. Joe Schmidt said, “With quick thinking by the responding officers, we were able to resolve this matter without anyone being injured.”

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Tryggvi Williamson, 30, of Rolling Hills, faces a total of seven charges, including assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and uttering threats.

Williamson has been remanded into custody.

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