Two suspects each face multiple charges after Sault Ste. Marie police patrol services responded to a report of a break-and-enter in progress, a news release said.
Around 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 police received a report of an incident in the 0-100 block of La Chaumiere Place. Upon arrival, officers checked the victim’s home and found no one inside, the release said. Officers spoke with the victim and learned people armed with knives and a baseball bat, one of whom was known to the victim, forcibly entered their home. The victim fled the residence and phoned police. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries. Suspects fled before police arrived.
Further investigation identified the two accused. Officers located them nearby and they were arrested.
On Sept. 27, officers charged 38-year-old Eric Scully and 33-year-old Cheyanne Jones with:
- Break-and-enter – commit indictable offence
- Assault with weapon
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Both accused have been released on an undertaking and are scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 4, 2023.