(TAY TOWNSHIP) – Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial police (OPP) responded to call of a break and enter at an Alberta Street residence in Port McNicoll, Tay Township on February 23, 2016 at 11:21 p.m.
Officer’s attended the scene and spoke to the two male residents. It was learned that a male suspect had broken into the home and confronted these two with a weapon. An altercation took place at which time the suspect was injured. Three other suspects were in a vehicle outside the residence but departed prior to police arrival. Police located and stopped the suspect vehicle a short time later and the three males were arrested.
The injured suspect was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Investigators have charged four males in connection to this incident.
Charged is James Scott BOWES (age 26) of Barrie, ON with:
Fail To Comply with Probation Order
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Probation Order
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Robbery Using a Firearm
All charges are contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
Also charged is Cody Luther FERRIER (age 22) of Barrie, ON with:
Robbery Using a Firearm
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous purpose
Disguise with Intent
Pointing a Firearm
Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
All charges are contrary to the criminal Code of Canada
Also charged is Tyler Wyatt HOWELL (age 25) with:
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Robbery Using a Firearm
All charges are contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
Also charged is Andrew Peter POLIMENEAS (age 28) of Barrie, ON with:
Fail To Comply with Probation Order
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Probation Order
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Robbery Using a Firearm
All charges are contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
All accused were held for a bail hearing and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on February 24, 2016.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)