Authorities in York Region have revealed a shocking connection in a recent series of home invasions across Toronto and Vaughan. The arrest of three men, including one alleged to be linked to a pair of home invasions in Vaughan, has shed light on a dangerous criminal operation.
The incidents unfolded in the Timber Creek Boulevard and Major Mackenzie Drive West area, where security footage on September 10 captured four suspects using extreme force to break into a home. Armed with an axe and an extendable baton, the intruders brazenly carried out their illegal activities. Just days earlier, on August 31, separate footage showed three males attempting a similar break-in nearby, with at least one of them brandishing a handgun.
After both incidents, the suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV, which was ultimately found in the vicinity of Yorkleigh Avenue and Scarlett Road in Etobicoke on September 16. However, the drama didn’t end there.
A crucial turn of events occurred when investigators discovered five individuals exiting the vehicle and preparing to execute another home invasion. Swift police intervention led to the arrest of three suspects in a backyard, while two others managed to escape. Among the items recovered was a loaded firearm, further highlighting the perilous nature of the situation.
Remarkably, the stolen vehicle used in the crimes was traced back to Toronto, adding another layer of complexity to the case. The suspects, Zachary Boyce, Jacoby Montegue, and Jaykell Watson, now face a slew of serious charges including robbery with a firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, and possession of stolen property.
Of particular concern is Watson, who not only faces charges related to the Vaughan home invasions but has also been accused of robbery with offensive weapons and drug trafficking offenses. The authorities revealed that both Boyce and Montegue were already out on bail for unrelated incidents at the time of their arrest, underscoring the urgent need to address the issue of repeat offenders.