A loaded handgun has been seized, following an armed home invasion in Midland.
Police were called early this morning from a resident on Manly Street, who heard someone breaking into his home.
The resident said the two suspects had their faces covered and one was armed with a gun.
Officers arrived quickly and took two suspects into custody, who matched the descriptions.
Police say a loaded handgun and a can of noxious spray was located on one of the suspects, while a baton was located on the other and items stolen from the home were also located, along with a quantity of cocaine.
As a result of this investigation, Devin Prince, 20 years, of Tiny Township and Trent Vollick, 20 years, of Orillia are charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Obtained by Crime
- Disguise with Intent
- Break and Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Robbery Using a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearms
- Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Carry Concealed Weapon x 2
- Carry Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device in a Careless Manner
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x3
In addition, Vollick faces a charge of Failing to Comply with a Release Order
Both males were held in custody to appear for a bail hearing via video link before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on March 9, 2021
Anyone with information that would assist investigators are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
