Three charged after homeowner threatened with shotgun

Three people have been charged in connection to an armed break-and-enter that took place earlier this week in Berens River.

On March 26, RCMP say they received a report the men were attempting to break into a home by smashing windows while using a sawed-off shotgun to threaten the homeowner. The suspects fled on foot before police arrived, but were quickly identified.

Officers were then able to locate the men at one of the suspect’s residences, with officers arresting one suspect at the door and another while he tried to flee through a back window. The third suspect was found behind the residence hiding on an island in the middle of a nearby river.

He was arrested on a winter road crossing without incident.

RCMP say the sawed-off shotgun was located inside the residence and the men now face numerous charges including break-and-enter, careless use of a firearm and possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes.

All were detained in custody and RCMP say its investigation is ongoing.