Sophie Demers

LJI Reporter

Gatineau police made two arrests on July 9, related to the investigation of a home invasion in early June in Hull.

Thanks to investigators, the Gatineau Police Intervention group were able to arrest 36-year-old Steven Robert Scrivener as well as a 35-year-old woman who was believed to be involved in the crime. The arrests took place in the parking lot of a shop on Georges Street in Buckingham.

Both individuals were taken to the police station to meet with investigators. The woman was released with a promise to appear while the man remained in police custody until July 10, when he appeared before the Court of Quebec. He is facing charges of breaking and entering, armed assault, making threats, as well as failure to comply.

The crime took place on June 3 in the early hours of the morning. Police were called to a residence on Rue des Fées in Hull due to reports of a break-in as a threat to the occupants of the home. The man and the woman, armed with handguns, fled before police arrived on the scene. A dog was injured during the incident. Shortly after, police met with witnesses to gather their version of the event.

Gatineau police reassure residents that they will continue to fight against armed violence in the region. Their statement indicated that armed violence in Gatineau is rare and that they take each case seriously. More arrests are expected.

Gatineau police encourage residents who know of anyone with a firearm to call the hotline 1-800-731-4000 option 1 and 2. Each report is confidential.