(BRIGHTON, ON) -On June 13, 2018 at 9:35 a.m. the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence near the south end of Brighton.
Witnesses reported that a male entered a home brandishing what appeared to be a hand gun. Prior to police arrival the suspect had fled on foot. Once officers arrived on scene a suspect search was conducted with the assistance of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT). Local area schools were placed on a hold and secure protocol during that time.
Dylan Myles Blaker of no fixed address was arrested and charged with the following offences:
Resist peace officer
Escape lawful custody
Obstruct peace officer
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking
Fail to comply with recognizance
There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident.
This investigation is still ongoing and is being led by the Northumberland Crime Unit. More information will follow when it becomes available and deemed appropriate for release.