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2nd person charged in Moncton armed home invasion

A second man has been charged with an armed home invasion that took place Sept. 22 in Moncton. Shelley Steeves/ Global News

RCMP in Moncton have charged a second man in connection with a violent home invasion last week.

According to police, two men with long barrel guns assaulted and threatened two homeowners on Eaglewood Drive in the early morning hours of Sept. 22.

READ MORE: RCMP in Moncton searching for home invasion suspects

The suspects got away with electronics and some money, while the homeowners were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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Christopher James Melanson, 32, of Moncton was arrested on Sept. 27 and appeared in Moncton Provincial Court the next day to face the following charges:

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• Two counts of robbery with a firearm
• Two counts of pointing a firearm
• Two counts of unlawful confinement
• Two counts of assault with a weapon
• Two counts of uttering threats
• Disguise with intent
• Sexual assault with use of a firearm
• Sexual assault
• Break and enter
• Possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose
• Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a weapon contrary to an order

Vincent Harland Mallory, 31, from Moncton had already been arrested and charged with 19 counts in relation to the home invasion.

READ MORE: 31-year-old New Brunswick man faces 19 charges in connection with Moncton home invasion

He has been remanded into custody and will appear in Moncton Provincial Court on Oct. 16.

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