Ottawa teens charged after stun batons used in swarmings

Two Ottawa teens are facing charges following a pair of early morning swarmings involving stun batons, police say.

The first robbery happened around 2 a.m. Thursday when a male victim was approached by two other males as he was walking along Heron Road near the Bronson Avenue overpass.

Both suspects were armed with batons that had a blue light on one end, according to police. They demanded the victim's wallet and phone, but there were no injuries.

Then, around 3:25 a.m., Ottawa police were called to a second robbery near 4000 Bridle Path. Two people had just left a bar when they were accosted by three suspects whose faces were covered.

Police say the suspects demanded the victims hand over whatever they had on them, and a scuffle ensued.

One of the victims was kicked in the head and "tasered," according to police. The suspects ran away, and police arrested two of them nearby a short time later.

Police recovered a "baton stun gun" equipped with a flashlight when they arrested the suspects.

An 18-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with three counts of robbery, carrying a concealed weapon, two counts of possession of a prohibited device, and assault with a weapon, among other charges.

A 17-year-old male, also of Ottawa, has been charged with three counts of robbery, two counts of possession of a prohibited device, assault with a weapon, and more.

Both suspects appeared in court Thursday, while a third suspect remains at large.

Police are concerned that other incidents may have occurred that have not yet been reported. Investigators are urging any other victims to come forward, as well as any witnesses that may have information.