Russell and Rossburn RCMP are investigating a home invasion which occurred in the early hours of Sunday April 11, 2010.
A group of suspects forced entry into a residence in the RM of Rossburn with a baseball bat and a firearm and violently assaulted a male and female couple while their 2-year-old child watched from a crib. The suspects proceeded to then steal various items from the home and then left. The suspects were known to the victims, one being a former boyfriend of the female. The victims called police after the incident.
While police were still investigating the first incident, the male and female victim, along with two other male relatives, retaliated by driving to Waywayseecappo First Nations. They forced their way into a residence with a bat and bear spray and assaulted several of the same suspects from the earlier incident. They then left the residence after recovering the initial stolen items.
Several persons involved in both incidences received medical treatment for various injuries, including bruising, lacerations, fractured arm, and broken hands. All have been released from the hospital. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in either case.
RCMP have arrested 5 suspects involved in the initial incident. Ashley Brandon (25), Clinton Bird (20), Lance Tanner (25), Diane Brandon (30), and a 16-year-old female youth have been each charged with break and enter, robbery with a firearm, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon x 2 and mischief. Ashley Brandon has been additionally charged with uttering threats, using a firearm in commission of an offence, pointing a firearm, and possession of a firearm while prohibited.
RCMP have also arrested and charged 3 suspects involved in the second incident including, Jarrett Mosiondz (26), Kristen Saley (30), and Jim Saley (55) have been charged with break and enter, assault with a weapon, administering a noxious substance. Jim Saley has also been charged with careless use of a firearm.
All accused have been remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear in Brandon Provincial court this afternoon.
Russell, Rossburn, and Waywayseecappo RCMP Detachments are continuing to investigate both events.
Cpl. Brett Church
Russell RCMP Detachment
(204) 773-3051
