NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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Update
On Monday, May 25, 2020 the male suspect was taken into custody at a Niagara Falls residence and placed under arrest.
Milan is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing via video at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in the City of St. Catharines on Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Original release
On Wednesday May 20, 2020 2 District (Niagara Falls) uniform officers were called to a home in the area of Armoury St and Crysler Ave in the City of Niagara Falls following the report of a disturbance.
Investigation by detectives has discovered that a male forced his way into the home and assaulted the resident.
Detectives have issued a warrant for the arrest of 35-year-old Brent Milan of Niagara Falls in relation to the following alleged charges:
- Break and enter commit assault, s.348(1)(b) Criminal Code
- Aggravated assault, s.268(1) Criminal Code
- Assault with a weapon, s.267(a) Criminal Code
- Uttering threats, s.264.1(1)(a) Criminal Code
- Theft under $5000, s.334(b) Criminal Code
- Fail to comply with release order, s.145(5)(a) Criminal Code
Investigators have reason to believe Milan is in the Niagara area and that this was a targeted incident. Anyone with further information is asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111, dial option 4, ext. 5610.
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