Charges have been approved against three persons believed to have been involved in a New Years Day home invasion in the city.
After 10:00 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 1, Prince George RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion on the 1700 block of Tamarack Street in the city. Three people were arrested and taken into custody a short time later.
The following charges have been approved against 29 year old (28 at the time of the offence) Prince George resident, Allan Troy Baker:
Aggravated Assault
Assault with a Weapon (two counts)
Uttering Threats
Break & Enter
Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to the Public Peace
Knowingly Possess a Firearm without a Licence
Use Firearm During the Commission of an Indictable Offence
Use Imitation Firearm During the Commission of an Indictable Offence
Pointing a Firearm
Breach of Recognizance (two counts)
Possession of a Weapon while Prohibited (three counts)
The following charges have been approved against 47-year-old Verna Anne Carpenter and 25-year-old Alisha Michelle Penner, both of Prince George:
Unlawful Confinement
Assault with a Weapon
Baker has been held in custody at least until his next court appearance scheduled for later today. Carpenter and Penner have been released on documents to appear in court in Prince George on Feb. 27.
If you have any information about this or any other criminal offence, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477, online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca (English only), or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES (274637) using keyword "pgtips".
