Two men arrested following armed robbery, foot chase in Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Ontario – Two young men are facing a string of charges, including robbery and firearms offences, following an incident on John Street earlier this week.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 700 block of John Street Monday evening after receiving reports of individuals in possession of firearms. Upon arrival, officers determined that two suspects had robbed and assaulted a victim before fleeing the scene.

The investigation quickly grew, involving the Major Crimes Unit, the Forensic Identification Unit and the Break and Enter and Robbery Unit (BEAR). With the assistance of the Emergency Task Force, officers located the suspects in the area of ​​Academy Drive.

A foot chase ensued, resulting in the arrest of both suspects. Officers also recovered an abandoned backpack containing a loaded firearm, suspected cocaine and cash.

Fees and potential penalties:

K’Shon CARTIE-GOLDING, 20, and Kahsiy NOTICE, 20, are both accused of:

• Pointing a gun: Under section 87 of the Criminal Code, this offense carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment.
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose: Under section 88 of the Criminal Code, this charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
• Robbery with firearm: Under section 344 of the Criminal Code, this offense carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
• Resisting a peace officer: Under Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code, this charge carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison.
• Possession of property obtained by crime: Under section 354(1) of the Criminal Code, penalties for this offense vary depending on the value of the property, but can include imprisonment.
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking: Under subsection 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, this offense carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

In addition to the above fees, AVIS is also charged:

• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition: This offense carries a minimum sentence of three years’ imprisonment for a first offense and five years for subsequent offenses.
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm: This offense carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment.
• Reckless use of a firearm: This offense carries a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment.

Court appearance:

Both accused appeared in court on Wednesday and were remanded in custody.

Important reminder:

It is important to remember that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges against them are allegations and the actual penalties if convicted, if any, will be determined by the court based on various factors, including the seriousness of the offenses, their criminal history, and any mitigating circumstances.