FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 18, 2019 2:16pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service received a 911 call that an armed robbery was taking place in the 1000 block of Teron Road at 9:10pm on Sunday. Frontline officers attended the area and met with the two victims. A 20 year old male victim had suffered a stab wound, considered non- life threatening. And a 20 year old female victim suffered no physical injuries. Details of the event and descriptions of the suspects were given to officers.
Two suspects matching the description were arrested a short distance away. Officers seized a .22 calibre rifle and a knife, which were both used during the offence.
Gubar A. ATEM, and Charles Eugusis WOOD, both 19 years old of Ottawa are jointly charged with:
- Use / handle / store a firearm carelessly
- Point a firearm x2
- Possession of a weapon for committing an offence
- Possession of a prohibited firearm without holding a licence
- Unlicensed person possess a prohibited weapon
- Possession of a prohibited weapon knowing no authority
- Occupy a motor vehicle with firearm
- Possess loaded regulated firearm
- Robbery using firearm x2
- Mischief / damage to property not exceeding $5000
- Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
- Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing
ATEM is also facing a criminal charge of Having a face Masked / Disguised.
Both ATEM and WOOD are scheduled to attend show cause court today.
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