Owen Sound man, 20, charged after break-in and assault at Chatsworth home

A 20-year-old Owen Sound man faces several charges after a break-in at a home in Chatsworth early Friday, Grey Bruce OPP said Monday. None of the charges has been proven in court.

Officers were called at about 4:28 a.m. on Oct. 23 to a report of an active break and enter at a home on Highway 10 between Side Road 20 and Side Road 10, police said in a media release.

The homeowner reported that someone armed with an object had got into the house and assaulted them, according to the release. Police said the victim had minor injuries.

Officers found the suspect at the scene and arrested him without incident, police said. They said further investigation showed the accused had also damaged property at several other nearby homes.

Jake Hibma, 20, of Owen Sound, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

• trespass at night
• break and enter a dwelling house and commit an indictable offence
• assault with a weapon
• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• mischief, destroys or damages property (four counts)

Police said he was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Jan. 14, 2027.

Grey Bruce OPP reminded residents to call 911 right away if they see a crime in progress or any situation where public safety is at immediate risk. The non-emergency number is 1-888-310-1122.