NEWS RELEASE
THUNDER BAY POLICE SERVICE
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Police arrested two suspects following an incident involving a firearm Tuesday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Simpson Street following a reported weapons call at about 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.
Officers learned the reports were based on a break and enter that had recently occurred at a residence in the 700 block of Simpson Street. Two individuals were believed to be attempting to break in to the apartment when confronted by the resident.
The suspects, a female and male, were known to the female victim.
During the confrontation the male allegedly pulled out a firearm and threatened the victim. The suspects then fled to a residential address in the 400 block of Simpson Street.
Police contained a scene around the address in the 400 block of Simpson Street.
Just after 11 p.m., a female suspect exited the residence and was arrested by police. Police learned the male suspect remained inside.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Emergency Task Unit entered the residence shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1. As a result, officers located an arrested a male suspect.
Cameron David ODEZE-BARRETT, 19, of Toronto, is charged with:
• Using a Firearm while Attempting to Commit Offence
• Pointing a Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Breaking and Entering
Holy Marie PETRY, 32, of Thunder Bay, is charged with:
• Using a Firearm while Attempting to Commit Offence
• Pointing a Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Breaking and Entering
Both appeared in bail court on Wednesday, April 1 and were remanded into custody with future appearance dates.
