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Charges Laid in Assault-Extortion Incident

Two people arrested following an incident in the Quesnel area where a man was allegedly assaulted and robbed, have now been charged.

Chad Tresierra and Kassio Parker are facing multiple counts including Forcible Confinement, Criminal Harassment, Extortion, Theft and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.

Tresierra is also charged with Assault with a Weapon.

They will be back in court on April 12th.

RCMP were called to the Plywood Hill area back on March 15th.

Police say a male victim told them that he was lured to a residence where he was assaulted and forced to give the suspects money.

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Rebecca Dyok
Rebecca Dyok
News Reporter/Anchor who loves the Cariboo and coffee (lots of it).If you have any news tips or story ideas you would like to share I can be reached at [email protected]

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