Brantford police arrest 2 men with weapons, assault related charges

Police have arrested two Brantford men with weapons and assault related charges following a break and enter investigation.

Officers believe the suspects are responsible for a Feb. 8 assault at a Darling St. residence and a Feb. 9 break and enter at an Albion St. address.

Investigators say the incident on Feb. 8 involved a verbal dispute between the two accused and the female victim – it is alleged that she was assaulted and forcibly held at gunpoint.

The following day, the same victim found her residence at Albion St. had been broken into, and a number of items were stolen and damaged.

Police executed search warrants at two separate residents in connection to the investigation where replica firearms were located.

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As a result of the investigation, the following people have been arrested and stand charged with the following criminal code offences:

David Stewart, 35, of Brantford, was arrested and stands charged with:

• Assault
• Forcible Confinement
• Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Failure to Comply with Judicial Release Order

Claude Simon, 41, of Brantford, stands charged with:

• Point Firearm
• Forcible Confinement
• Intimidation – Use Violence
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Firearm or Weapon: Possession Contrary to Prohibition Order
• Failure to Comply with Judicial Release Order
• Breach of Probation

Investigators say both accused have been held for bail.

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