Cole Hegland wanted in aggravated assault by Big River RCMP

Last Friday, Big River RCMP were notified that a serious assault had happened in Big River at a residence where the victim was hospitalized.

It was around 2 p.m. when officers said in a news release, “two adult male suspects had entered the residence and assaulted a male occupant with a weapon.”

The two men were not located on the scene, but various weapons were taken into custody. Police say the victim had non-life-threatening injuries.

RCMP charged a 45-year-old man of Lashburn with the following after his arrest on April 17 in Lloydminster:

• one count, break and enter and commit indictable offence, Section 358(1)(b), Criminal Code;
• one count, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code; and
• one count, uttering threats, Section 264.1(1)(a), Criminal Code

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The other suspect whom the RCMP are still looking for is a 51-year-old Cole Hegland of Big River.

Hegland is said to be:

• Height: 6 ft
• Weight: 170 lbs
• Eye colour: green
• Hair colour and style: blonde, short hair
• Other descriptors:  brown facial hair and skull tattoo on left and right shoulders.

He is charged with the following:

• one count, break and enter and commit indictable offence, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code; and
• one count, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code (Information # 90532286).
• Big River RCMP are actively searching for Cole Hegland, who has an active arrest warrant in connection with this incident.

RCMP are telling the public not to approach Hegland and to call RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)