Man Arrested Following Alleged Sexual Assault

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 3 Police say they were on patrol early Sunday morning when they heard a woman cry out 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 an officer 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.