A 53-year-old Thompson man is facing multiple charges after an incident at the checkstop heading into Nisichawayasihk First Nation on Monday evening.

Nelson House RCMP were notified a vehicle had driven through the barricade at the checkstop.

Surveillance video showed that the vehicle made contact with one FNSO, while narrowly missing another. The FNSO that was hit by the vehicle suffered a fractured finger as a result.

Officers responded and immediately began patrols for the suspect vehicle.

The following day, officers attended a residence in the community, and arrested the suspect.

Terry Francois has been charged with assault with a weapon causing bodily harm, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle causing bodily harm and Obstruction of a Peace Officer.

Francois is out on a Release Order.

The investigation continues.