The Prince Edward Island RCMP has arrested one suspect and is looking for another in connection to a home invasion and assault in O’Leary early Wednesday morning. Police responded to a 911 call around 3 a.m. They learned three people broke into a home and allegedly attacked one of the residents with baseball bats. The victim went to hospital with minor injuries, according to an RCMP news release. “The suspects fled the scene after stealing property from the residence including a vehicle,” the release reads. “The vehicle was later recovered not far from the scene.” Police say the three suspects are known to them. The incident is believed to be isolated. Zachary Alfred Doucette, 29, was charged with: Doucette was remanded into custody pending a later court appearance. Police are looking for the second suspect, Brandon Allan Butler, 31, who is from Summerside. Butler is described as standing six feet tall and weighing 165 pounds. He is Caucasian with dark brown hair and brown eyes. Police say the third suspect is a young offender who cannot be named. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-853-9300, or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
