Two suspects arrested, one still on the lam following Wikwemikong kidnapping Slugline: LJI-ON-Wikwemikong kidnapping

Local Journalism Initiative 30/07/2024  The Manitoulin OPP is still on the lookout for one of the suspects who allegedly took part in a kidnapping in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory last week. On July 25, around 10:30 a.m., police received word that William Paibomsai-Lesage, 27, had been abducted on Willow Street in the community. Paibomsai-Lesage was reportedly approached by two men who assaulted him and forced him into a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Paibomsai-Lesage has since been located safe and police have placed at least two people reportedly connected to this incident under arrest. Christian (Reese) Cormier, 38, is being charged with assault, kidnapping, possession of a Schedule I substance and failure to comply with a probation order (three counts). Luke Flammand, 36, has also been charged with kidnapping. As of…

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