Two people were arrested last evening after police say they broke into a home and threatened a victim with an edged weapon.
The incident took place in Batchewana First Nation at approximately 10:30 p.m., says a news release issued by Sault Ste. Marie OPP.
Ashton Bjornaa, 19 of Batchewana First Nation; and Brandon Pellow, 18 of Sault Ste. Marie face assault, break and enter, and other charges as a result.
Full text of the OPP release follows:
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION - On July 26, 2023 shortly after 10:30 p.m., members from the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a weapons call at a residence on Bear Creek Drive in the community of Batchewana First Nation.
Investigation determined two individuals attended that residence, [allegedly] forced their way through a basement window into the home, threatened the victim with an edged weapon and stole a cell phone.
A short time later, police located the two suspects at a residence on Waabung Street within the community of Batchewana First Nation and made two arrests.
As a result, Ashton Bjornaa, 19 years of age from Batchewana First Nation, was charged with:
• Assault with a weapon
• Utter threats - cause death or bodily harm
• Mischief under $5,000
• Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence
Brandon Pellow, 18 years of age from Sault Ste. Marie, was charged with:
• Assault with a weapon
• Utter threats - cause death or bodily harm
• Mischief under $5,000
• Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence
The two accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on Aug. 21, 2023.