Arrest made in violent home invasion near Brockville earlier this month

Leeds OPP have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a violent home invasion that occurred at a residence near Brockville earlier this month.

On Sept. 11, police were called to a residence on Blair Road minutes after 1 a.m., officers received reports from a homeowner stating that they had been assaulted by four unknown individuals.

The Leeds OPP Crime Unit, assisted by the Forensics Identification Services Unit, has arrested and charged Shylla Chapman, 38, of Brockville, with one count of robbery with violence.

This charge has not been proven in court.

The accused appeared in a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville yesterday, and was remanded into custody.

Police say the investigation is continuing, and Provincial Constable Joey Mason told Brockvilleist that they are still searching for three more suspects.

If you have any information relating to this home invasion, contact the Leeds County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave your tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.