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Police continue search for second suspect wanted in connection to Picton Avenue standoff

Owen John Boyce, 23, appeared in bail court on Monday, Nov. 23, and was charged with eight firearm-related offences. His co-accused, Brianna Lynn Netemegesic, 21, remains at large and is wanted by Thunder Bay Police Service.

THUNDER BAY - Thunder Bay police have arrested a man wanted in connection with a firearm incident last week.

Officers were called to the zero-to-100 block of Picton Avenue just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 following reports of a firearm incident. 

Police learned a suspect had pointed a firearm at another person, according to a previous police media release

An investigation led officers to identify a suspect and the residence they may have fled to. Police contained an area around a Picton Avenue home which was held until a warrant was obtained to allow officers to lawfully enter the dwelling, police said. The area contained by police was held until shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. 

Police stated the two identified suspects: Owen John Boyce, 23, and Brianna Lynn Netemegesic, 21 both remained at large despite police efforts.

On Sunday, Nov. 22, police arrested Boyce at a bar on the city’s south side at approximately 10 p.m. 

He appeared in bail court on Monday, Nov. 23, and was officially read his charges which include one count of uttering a threat to cause death or bodily harm, using a firearm while committing an indictable offence of uttering threats to kill, pointing a firearm, carrying a handgun for the purpose of committing an offence, possessing a firearm without being a holder of a licence, failure to comply with a release order, possessing a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, and use of a firearm in a careless manner.

Boyce was ordered by Justice of the Peace Anna Gibbon to not communicate with his co-accused, Netemegesic, who remains at large and the victim in this case. Boyce will remain in custody and return to court on Thursday, Nov. 26.

Netemegesic was arrested in March and charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in connection to a homicide on Picton Avenue.

Netemegesic was granted release from custody on Aug. 20  following a bail hearing application in the Superior Court of Justice. Part of her conditions required her not to possess any weapons, according to court documents.

Police say the two accused and victims of this incident were all known to each other.

Anyone with information on Netemegesic’s whereabouts is asked to contact police at 684-1200 or submit tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

If you see Netemegesic in public, police advise not to approach or confront her and call 911 immediately.



Karen Edwards

About the Author: Karen Edwards

Karen Edwards reports on court and crime under the Local Journalism initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada.
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