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By Sheldon Spackman
February 2022 Incident

New trial dates set in central Alberta assault

Apr 9, 2024 | 11:07 AM

New trial dates have been set for one of three men initially charged with attempted murder in an alleged assault at Maskwacis over two years ago.

Connor Diamond Royce Saddleback, 29, of the Montana First Nation, is now scheduled for trial in Edmonton Court of King’s Bench from Oct. 1-3, 2024. He was previously scheduled for trial in Wetaskiwin Court of King’s Bench last week.

Meanwhile, co-accused Austin Patrick William Bull, 33, of the Samson Cree Nation, and Justin Blake Simon, 35, also of the Samson Cree Nation, were discharged and saw their charges withdrawn Dec. 14, 2023, the same day Saddleback was ordered to stand trial.

It was on Feb. 24, 2022, when Maskwacis RCMP were dispatched to assist EMS with a male suffering from injuries sustained from a serious assault.

Police would learn the victim attended a residence known to him, was attacked and held against his will. After a period of time, however, the victim was able to escape to safety.

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Mounties say the victim was assessed by EMS on scene and transported to a local area hospital.

Investigators from the Maskwacis General Investigative Section (GIS), along with assistance from Maskwacis General Duty Members, identified three persons believed responsible for the attack.

The trio were charged with attempted murder, forcible confinement, and uttering threats. Saddleback currently faces charges of aggravated assault, unlawful confinement, and threats causing death/bodily harm, in connection with the incident.

Related: Trial dates set for man accused of attempted murder

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by Sheldon Spackman

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