Friday, October 1, 2010

Goose Bay Man Badly Beaten

A Goose Bay man is facing assault charges following an incident in the community.

RCMP found an adult male beaten and unresponsive on September 29.

According to an RCMP press release, the man was found on Birch Island Road, just outside of the community.

20-year old William Peter Pijogge of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is facing charges of aggravated assault for his alleged actions.

The 53-year old victim remains in serious but stable condition at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s.

Pijogge was formally charged last evening and is remanded until 1pm today, October 1, for court.

A Major Crimes and Identification Section from the island was flown into the community to investigate the matter.

The investigation is still ongoing.

1 comment:

  1. William is from HOPEDALE not Goose Bay get the facts STRAIGHT>>>>

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