Additional victims have come forward to police in response to the arrest of 42-year-old Aaron Gardiner and his remand in custody following the incident of unlawful confinement in Ile a la Crosse. This new information spurred new investigations.
As a result of these investigations, Gardiner is facing additional charges, which span multiple incidents and victims: four counts of sexual assault; three counts of forcible confinement; uttering threats; assault; reckless discharge of a firearm; use firearm in commission of an offence; obstruction; and breach undertaking.
Gardiner is scheduled to make his next court appearance onAug. 13 in Meadow Lake Provincial Court. Anyone with additional information to report to police is encouraged to contact Ile a la Crosse RCMP by calling 306-833-6300 or the Prince Albert General Investigation Section at 306-765-2105. Information can also by submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
