A 25-year-old Yarmouth man has been charged following an assault July 19 in town. Photo by FileArticle contentThe RCMP has charged a man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Yarmouth.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentYarmouth Town RCMP and Yarmouth Rural RCMP responded to reports of an altercation on a trail near Clements Avenue around 4:30 p.m. on July 19.Article contentArticle content“Officers learned that two youths were walking in the area when they were approached by a man,” said a July 22 news release from the RCMP. “A verbal confrontation ensued and escalated into an assault on one of the youths.”Article contentArticle contentThe youth was transported to hospital by EHS paramedics with life-threatening injuries.Article contentA 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene and transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.Article contentJordan Scott Surette, of Yarmouth, has been charged with aggravated assault, uttering threats, four counts of assaulting a peace officer, and mischief under $5,000.Article contentSurette was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Barrington provincial court on July 23.Article contentAnother man who was on the trail, Joel Thistle-Wallace, 19, was arrested and has been charged with failing to comply with a release order.Article contentYarmouth Town RCMP is leading the ongoing investigation with support from Yarmouth Rural RCMP and RCMP Forensic Identification Services.Article contentAnyone with information about the assault that may assist investigators is asked to contact Yarmouth Town RCMP at 902-742-8777. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.Article content
RCMP charge man after serious assault of a youth in Yarmouth
