N.S. RCMP charge four men following home invasion in Digby

An RCMP vehicle is pictured. (CTV Atlantic / Melanie Price)

Four men have been charged with firearms offences following a home invasion in Digby, N.S., according to the RCMP.

Police say they responded to a report of a home invasion on Carlton Street around 5:30 p.m. Monday.

In a Friday news release, police say four men forcefully entered the home while residents were inside. One of the men, who was armed with a firearm, allegedly assaulted one of the residents. The 64-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

No other injuries were reported, according to police.

Responding officers were able to arrest three of the men at the home, but the fourth man allegedly fled in a vehicle. Police say he was arrested in Yarmouth later that day.

The four men, who are all from Yarmouth, have been identified as:

• 45-year-old Steven Wayne Johnson
• 25-year-old Caleb Trefry
• 23-year-old Teaghan Andrew MacKay
• 20-year-old Brandon Lambert

Police say they have each been charged with:

• robbery with a firearm
• break and enter to commit
• possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

Lambert is facing additional charges of failing to comply with an order and disguise with intent.

MacKay faces an additional charge of mischief.

All four men were remanded into custody following their court appearances.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and further charges are expected. They also say they believe the home invasion was a targeted incident.

Digby RCMP is asking anyone with information to contact the detachment at 1-902-245-2579 or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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