A Burns Lake area man has now been charged following the stabbing of a man in the Moe Road area of Decker Lake April 15.
Steven James Rinas, 52, is being charged with aggravated assault and vehicle theft. He appeared in Smithers court for a brief first appearance on April 20, 2020. Mr. Rinas’ bail hearing has been set for April 24. He will remain in custody until that time.
Burns Lake RCMP officers were called to Moe Road shortly after 8:30 p.m. April 15 where they encountered a man who had been stabbed several times.
The man was first taken to Burns Lake hospital and then transported by a medevac flight to Vancouver for further treatment. He has since been released.
Police stated they made an arrest after an extensive search that lasted into April 16.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.