=Dufferin OPP responded to a break and enter at a residence on Broadway in the Town of Orangeville last Wednesday (May 26) at approximately 6:05 a.m.

Information was received that a male suspect entered an apartment unit, assaulted the resident with a weapon when confronted and fled. There was no property obtained and the victim is unaware of the motives.

A short time later, the suspect had an altercation with a second victim at the rear of the apartment building. During this altercation, the suspect assaulted the victim and stole the victim's cellphone. 

Officers located the suspect later in a nearby parking lot. 

As a result of the investigation conducted by Dufferin OPP uniform officers, with the assistance of members from Dufferin Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Scott LEMOS, 34, of Amaranth, has been charged with: 

• Break and enter a dwelling house - commit indictable offence

• Assault with a Weapon - two counts

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order - three counts

• Robbery with Theft 

These charges have not been proven in court. The accused was transported to the Dufferin Detachment and held pending a bail hearing.

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