(Aroland, ON) – Two suspects have been arrested following a recent break-and-enter and sexual assault incident in Aroland First Nation.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service working out of the Aroland First Nation detachment received a call for service in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, Jan. 28, regarding a break-and-enter and destruction to property at a residential address.
An investigation revealed that masked male suspects had entered the home through forced entry in the early morning hours of Jan. 28.
While inside the home, the suspects attacked and sexually assaulted a male resident and destroyed their property.
As a result of continued investigation, police identified, located and arrested two suspects on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Robert BOUCHER, 45, of Aroland First Nation, is charged with:
· Break and Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
· Mischief Under $5,000
· Sexual Assault with a Weapon
· Forcible Confinement
· Disguise with Intent
Darryl Joseph Ricky NATE, 22, of Aroland First Nation, is charged with
· Break and Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
· Mischief Under $5,000 x 2
· Sexual Assault with a Weapon
· Forcible Confinement
· Disguise with Intent
Both appeared for a bail hearing on Friday, Jan. 31, and were remanded into custody with future court appearance dates.
The investigation remains ongoing.