Two people facing charges after home invasion in Charlottetown: police

A Charlottetown Police Services sign is pictured in this file photo.

Two people are facing charges after a home invasion in Charlottetown Tuesday morning.

Charlottetown Police Services responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence on Euston Street around 5:45 a.m. Police say officers confirmed the disturbance was a home invasion by two individuals known to the victims.

“The investigation determined that two individuals had forcibly gained entry into the residence, wielded an imitation firearm, deployed a chemical irritant, ransacked the property and assaulted the two victims, who sustained minor injuries,” read a news release from police.

Later that day, police arrested 32-year-old Michael Hollinger and 31-year-old Colin Russell.

Hollinger is facing charges of:

• break and enter
• face masked
• pointing a firearm
• possession of a weapon – two counts
• assault with a weapon
• failure to comply with release order
• failure to comply with probation order

Russell is facing charges of:

• break and enter
• failure to comply with probation order

Hollinger and Russell were both remanded and are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

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