Takoda Christian taken into custody at Houlton border crossing
On Tuesday, March 25, officers with the Woodstock Police Force (WPF) investigated a report of a violent assault that had occurred at the AYR Motor Centre. A 16-year-old victim sustained significant injuries, requiring treatment at the Upper River Valley Hospital.
The WPF Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) led an investigation that identified 19-year-old Takoda Christian as the suspect.
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 26, Christian was taken into custody at the Houlton border crossing with the assistance of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers. Subsequently, WPF Uniform Patrol officers transported Christian from the border back to Woodstock.
Christian appeared in court and was formally charged with aggravated assault later that day.
The Woodstock Police Force remains committed to investigating violent crime and ensuring those responsible are held accountable. Anyone with additional information about this incident should contact the WPF at (506) 325-4601 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)/www.crimenb.ca.
