Victim choked, stabbed, gagged, handcuffed and pushed into a clothes dryer

WEST FERRIS — A North Bay man and woman are in jail after a bizarre murder attempt Dec. 12.

Police say officers were called to a West Ferris home after a tip that someone had been forcibly confined. 

Investigation revealed that a couple had stolen some personal items from the victim, and when the victim confronted them, they began a beating.

The victim was then choked, stabbed, gagged, handcuffed and pushed into a clothes dryer. 

The victim heard the two discussing how they were going to kill them. The victim was able to escape the dryer and ran to a neighbour’s, where police were called. 

Police arrived and a 34-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were charged with attempted murder.

The 34-year-old female is charged with:

• Attempted murder
• Forcible confinement
• Assault with a weapon
• Robbery
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Breach of probation

The 35-year-old male is charged with:

• Attempted murder
• Forcible Confinement
• Assault with a Weapon
• Robbery
• Two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Possession of a controlled substance
• Breach of probation

The two accused were held for a bail hearing.

North Bay Police say it will not be releasing the names of the accused to protect the identity of the victim.