Calgary man wanted for attempted murder arrested after picture circulated by police
CBC News | Posted: July 12, 2017 6:17 PM | Last Updated: July 12, 2017
Joseph Junior Vienneau, 45, also accused of domestic-related offences
Calgary police are thanking the public and the media for helping investigators quickly locate and arrest a man wanted on an attempted murder charge and other domestic-related offences.
Joseph Junior Vienneau, 45, was also wanted for failing to comply with a protection order and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
On Tuesday, investigators released his photo in the hope someone would know his whereabouts and inform the Calgary Police Service.
He was taken into custody at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
"Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance with this matter, which contributed to quickly locating the wanted individual," police said in a release.
Further information about the charges will not be revealed to protect the privacy of the victim.
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