Winnipeg Police have arrested two men in their 20s after a home invasion late Tuesday night, January 15, 2019.

According to investigators, a number of suspects forced their way into a home in the 200 block of Powers Street around 10:30 pm and confronted a male in his 20s. The suspects pointed a gun at the resident and then sprayed him with bear spray. The discharge of the bear spray also affected several other people in the house including three small children.

Police say that at this point one of the suspects approached a female in her 20s and her daughter with a hatchet in his hand and threatened to assault the mother.

The suspect then stole a number of item from inside the home before fleeing.

Police located the suspects at a home in the 500 block of College Avenue and a short standoff ensued. Three suspects were removed from the home about an hour later.

Brandon David Thomas Richard, 25 and Jarrett Michael Stevens, 22 have been charged with a number of offences for their alleged involvement including:

• Break Enter & Commit Robbery – Dwelling House- Disguise with Intent
• Possession of a Weapon (x3)- Assault with a Weapon (x6)
• Pointing a Firearm- Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x3) (Stevens faces a 4th count)

The third person removed from the College Avenue home was released without any charges being laid.

Both accused were detained in custody.