A 48 year old man faces a long list of charges following an alleged sexual assault on the Couchiching First Nation near Fort Frances.
Treaty Three Police say they were on patrol early Sunday morning when they heard a woman cryout for help.
A 40 year old woman was located near Highway 11 and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Following an investigation, officers tried to arrest Michael Robert Morriseau at a home in the community.
He fled the residence, but was apprehended by oficer a short time later.
While he was being arrested, police say Morriseau brought out a knife, which he
refused to give up.
Officers then used a Taser on the suspect.
He was finally taken into custody and charged with sexual assault, aggravated
assault, assaulting police, uttering threats and possession of a dangerous weapon.
