On Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 5:54 a.m., police were called to an address on Crimson Crescent in relation to a home invasion.
The occupant, a 56-year-old man, was assaulted and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was discharged a few hours later.
Domisane Small was arrested nearby and found to be in possession of 15g of marihuana. Ricardo Bartley was arrested later in the afternoon. This was determined to be an isolated incident and there is no concern for the general public.
Seized were the following items:
– crowbar
– sawed-off single-shot .22 rifle
– iPhone (taken from the robbery)
– 15g marihuana
As a result of the investigation, Domisane Small and Ricardo Bartley, both 24 of London, have been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:
– Two counts of armed robbery, contrary to section 343(d);
– Two counts of assault with a weapon, contrary to section 267(a);
– Break and enter and commit robbery, contrary to section 348(1)(b);
– Use firearm during the commission of an indictable offence, contrary to section 85(1)(a);
– Wearing a disguise, contrary to section 351(2);
– Point a firearm, contrary to section 87(1); and
– Unauthorized possession of a non-restricted firearm, contrary to section 91(1).
Domisane Small has also been charged with unlawfully possess a Schedule II
substance, contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.
Detectives from the Robbery Unit are continuing with the investigation.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.