Suspect charged in Quesnel stabbing remains in custody

** Updated, January 12, 2026 **

The suspect charged in the stabbing in Quesnel remains in custody.

Colton Law, the 34-year-old suspect, had a bail hearing that was set for Friday, January 9, which will now take place on January 14.

Law is charged with one count of aggravated assault.

Police were called to the scene of a violent assault at the Petro-Canada on McLean Street and Carson Avenue on Thursday evening, where a 40-year-old man had been stabbed.

The victim is in the hospital and remains in serious condition.

** Original Story **

The suspect in a violent stabbing incident in Quesnel has been charged.

34-year-old Colton Law is facing one count of aggravated assault and will be appearing in court today, January 9, for a bail hearing.

Quesnel RCMP were called to the Petro-Canada on McLean Street and Carson Avenue just before 6 p.m. last night.

The victim, a 40-year-old man, was rushed to G.R Baker Hospital before being airlifted to a larger centre for further care.

He remains in serious condition.

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Teryn Midzain
Teryn Midzain
Teryn is a News Reporter based in Quesnel, B.C. He started his career in local journalism for campus and community radio. He spent six months living in London, UK, studying journalism and working in the field before returning to focus on building a long-term career. A passionate sports enthusiast, he moonlights as an amateur race car driver and plays Dungeons & Dragons when he is not on the clock or out in nature.

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