Four men have been arrested and face a long list of charges in connection to a home invasion in Wasaga Beach earlier this month.
The Huronia West Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has been investigating a break-and-enter into a home in Wasaga Beach on Dec. 6 at 3:21 a.m.
Police report a victim was woken up by four suspects outside the residence at 3 a.m. before the break-and-enter.
"The suspects proceeded to break the victim's belongings and used weapons to utter dangerous threats. The four suspects fled before police arrived, and paramedics attended to treat the victim at the scene for minor injuries," states a news release from OPP.
Investigators were able to get several surveillance videos that helped identify a suspect and the suspect's address. From there, investigators conducted physical surveillance.
Police say there was no concern for the public because of a connection between the suspects and the victim.
On Dec. 20, police from Huronia West, Southern Georgian Bay and Collingwood OPP detachments arrested, without injury or incident the following four suspects:
- Dustin Williamson, 29-year-old from Wasaga Beach
- Zack Ward, 28-year-old from Phelpston
- Dustin Ward, 30-year-old from Phelpston
- Justin Martin, 27-year-old from Wasaga Beach
During the arrests and execution of warrants, police seized the following:
- Silver replica handgun (revolver)
- Black replica handgun (revolver)
- Metal bat
All four suspects have been charged will the following:
- Forcible confinement
- Assault
- Assault with a weapon x2
- Utter Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence
- Mischief Under $5,000
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x2
- Firearm - use while committing offence
- Pointing a Firearm
- Disguise with intent
The four suspects remain in custody and are being held pending a show cause hearing.
OPP officers urge home and business owners to make themselves aware of the property security tips found in the following link: OPP Safeguard Ontario Property Security Program.
If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
