Around 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, Officers were dispatched to a residence on Fleming Street in Val Caron in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that a neighbour dispute had taken place that resulted in a man threatening to shoot community members outside of a residence. The man then attended the residence with what was described as a machete causing damage to the community member’s property.

Officers arrived in the area and set up containment of the man’s residence as he had returned to his own home. Based on concerns for Public Safety, community members living in the area were asked to Shelter in Place while Officers were on scene.

Members of our Emergency Response Unit attended the area in order to attempt to deescalate the situation and in order to ensure Public Safety as a result of the high-risk nature of the incident.

Officers with the assistance of a local Psychiatrist attempted to establish communications with the man who had become increasingly aggressive and hostile as the man was now threatening to shoot Police on scene.

Based on the evolving incident and the risk to Public and Officer Safety, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division applied for and were granted a Warrant to Enter Dwelling House.

Just before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2022, members of our ERU made entry into the home and took the man into custody without incident.

30 year old Kenneth Karchie has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm x2
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order
  • Mischief Under $5,000

He was transported to Police Headquarters where he attended Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) Court in order to answer to the charges.

As a result of the incident, Detectives applied for and were granted a Search Warrant of the residence where they seized two firearms.

We would like to thank the residents of Fleming Street and the surrounding area for their patience and cooperation throughout the incident. We would also like to acknowledge and commend the Officers on scene including Patrol, ERU and CID for their response that led to the peaceful resolution of a volatile situation.

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