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Suspects Arrested in Home Invasion

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 12:38

By Geoff Waterfield

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4 people broke into St. Catharines home

Police have arrested two more people wanted for a home invasion that happened in St. Catharines in March.

Police say 4 armed masked suspects broke in to the house in the Lake Street and Welland Avenue area, just before 4am.

A 5th suspect was waiting in a stolen car from Mississauga.

After stealing items from the occupant, they fled, but police arrived in time, catching the driver, 18-year old Joshua Balkaran of Elmira.

Police say he rammed two police cars trying to escape.

He's charged with:

  • Robbery with a Firearm x4  
  • Forcible Confinement x4  
  • Break and Enter Dwelling House x2  
  • Disguised with Intent  
  • Possession of a Dangerous Weapon  
  • Mischief Over $5000  
  • Mischief Under $5000  
  • Dangerous Operation  
  • Flight From Peace Officer  
  • Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon  
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000  

Now, police say 18-year old Jaden Kelly of Waterloo, and 18-year old Osiah Hutchinson of Toronto have been arrested, charged with:

  • Robbery with a Firearm (four counts) 
  • Forcible Confinement (four counts) 
  • Break and Enter Dwelling House (two counts) 
  • Disguised with Intent  
  • Possession of a Dangerous Weapon 
  • Mischief Under $5000 (two counts) 
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000   

They both had a bail hearings, but were kept in custody after.

Police believe this was a targeted attack, and there's no danger to public safety.  The occupants of the house were not hurt, nor were any police officers.

 

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