One of two suspects wanted in a violent Friday night home invasion in Pembroke has been captured.
Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say 26-year-old Quinton Racine, of Westmeath, has been arrested and is being held in custody.
Bradyn Anderson, 22 of Waltham, Quebec, is still at large and considered armed and dangerous.
“On Friday, February 7, shortly after 1:30 a.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a home on Gordon Street,” reads an OPP press release. “Two men had forced their way into the residence and seriously assaulted a female who was alone in the home. The men fled the scene before police arrived.”
The victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
The men are charged with: assault with a weapon; aggravated assault; forcible confinement; disguise with intent; and mischief.
Racine is additionally charged with fail to comply with a probation order.
The charges have not been proven in court.
Police say if you see the suspect who remains at large, do not approach.
“Call 911 immediately. If you have any information on the individuals or the home invasion, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250153958,” reads the release.
(Sherry Haaima)