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Haliburton Highlands OPP arrest 2 in Minden home assault, robbery with gun

Haliburton Highlands OPP have arrested two men in connection with a robbery and assault at a home in Minden on Feb. 9, 2024. Global News

Two arrests have been made in connection with a violent robbery at a home in Minden, Ont., earlier this month.

Haliburton Highlands OPP say on Feb. 9 at around 4:30 a.m., officers responded to an assault and robbery with a weapon at a Parkside Street home in Minden. One person was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

OPP on Feb. 10 issued an arrest warrant for Michael Gunn, 28, of Minden Hills, in connection with the incident, stating he was “considered a potential threat to public safety.”

Police on Wednesday say Gunn, and Steven Norman, 44, of Minden Hills, were both arrested.

Haliburton Highlands OPP arrested Michael Gunn, 28, a suspect in a robbery and assault at a home in Minden on Feb. 9, 2024. He was one of two suspects arrested. Haliburton Highlands OPP

They were each charged with aggravated assault, robbery using a firearm, possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon while prohibited.

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Gunn was also charged with failing to comply with a release order.

Both were held in custody for a bail hearing.

OPP said the investigation is ongoing.

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