Kinngait man arrested after alleged home invasion
Allen Oshutsiaq, 25, faces slew of charges, including breaking and entering, forcible confinement and assault
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A Kinngait man faces more than 20 criminal charges, including forcible confinement, assault, breaking and entering, resisting arrest and firearms infractions, following an alleged home invasion.
Police were called to a home in the hamlet of approximatley 1,500 people Wednesday and, after there was no answer at the door, entered by force, Nunavut RCMP said in a news release.
Police said they found three people in the house, one of whom told them that a man was in the bathroom.
Police arrested Allen Oshutsiaq, 25, and laid a total of 21 charges.
Police said alcohol was a factor.
Oshutsiaq appeared in court Thursday, police said.
Police are unaware if there were any injuries, as the investigation is ongoing, said RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Pauline Melanson.
Is he going to stay in dumping place Iqaluit after he gets out of jail?