Timmins Police Official-BadgeThe Timmins Police Service has completed its investigation into a break-in that occurred on May 16th at a Fifth Avenue residence in Timmins.

During the course of the break-in, the suspect assaulted a female resident resulting in minor injuries.

A further assault with a weapon is alleged to have occurred during the break-in, resulting in serious, but non-life threatening injuries to a male resident of the premises.

Gerald CAZA, 47, of Timmins has been charged with:

  • one count of Break, Enter and Commit Indictable Offence contrary to section 348(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
  • one count of Assault contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada
  • one count of Aggravated Assault contrary to section 268 of the Criminal Code of Canada
  • one count of Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

CAZA has been held in custody awaiting a bail hearing slated for today at Provincial Court in Timmins.