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North Bay man faces attempted murder charge

A 25-year-old North Bay man faces two counts of attempted murder in connection with a stabbing incident which occurred on May 14th at a Fourth Avenue East home. 
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A 25-year-old North Bay man faces two counts of attempted murder in connection with a stabbing incident which occurred on May 14th at a Fourth Avenue East home.   

It’s alleged that on Sunday, May 14th during a social get-together the accused stabbed a male victim with a knife and then repeatedly punched him. 

The victim was able to flee the scene and was taken to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.   

Immediately after the first assault, it is alleged that the accused confronted two other male victims in the residence and proceeded to stab both of them repeatedly. 

One male victim suffered severe injuries and remains in hospital. The other male suffered non-life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital.

North Bay Police officers arrested the accused at the scene. A search after his arrest revealed that he was in possession of 13 grams of marijuana, which police seized as evidence.

Following his arrest, the accused was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Jordan Dennis Jackson, age 25, of North Bay with:

  • One count of aggravated assault;
  • Two counts of attempted murder; and
  • One count of possession of marijuana.

He is currently being held in custody awaiting a bail hearing.


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