Yesterday around 7:00 p.m., the Fremont Police Department, Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, Fremont Fire Department and Life EMS responded to a report of a man who had broken into an apartment in Fremont and assaulted the occupants inside with a knife.

According to the Fremont Police Department, upon arrival, officers were told the unknown perpetrator fled the scene on foot prior to police arriving. Immediate medical aid was given to the victims and both were subsequently transported to area hospitals. The status of the victims is not known at this time.

During the incident, the perpetrator was possibly injured by the victims while the victims defended themselves.

The offender was located and arrested this morning without incident.

This matter is still under investigation and the Police ask that anyone with additional information contact the Fremont Police Department at 231-924-2100 or the Newaygo County Silent Observer hotline at 231-652-1121.