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Bracebridge Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Adam PLAVINSKI – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. 

On January 17, 2026 at 7:45p.m., Huntsville O.P.P. officers were on patrol on Main Street West when they observed a vehicle failing to signal its turns and had no headlights on.  Officers conducted a stop of the vehicle and quickly suspected the driver to have alcohol in their body. The driver of the vehicle failed the roadside approved screening device test and was arrested.

 As a result of the investigation, Adam PLAVINSKI, 38 years old of Bracebridge Ontario, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released and is to appear in February 2026 before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario.

The accused was also issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Bracebridge Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Morton SMITH – Impaired Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired driving at a RIDE program.

On December 31, 2025, at 1:20 p.m. OPP officers with the Traffic Investigation Management Team (T.I.M.E.) were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on South Kahshe Lake Road in Gravenhurst. Officers soon entered into an impaired driving investigation and subsequently arrested and charged 49-year-old Morton SMITH of Severn Bridge, ON with Impaired Operation – Drug, driving while under suspension and driving a vehicle with cannabis readily available. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 20, 2026 to answer to his charges.

If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Police will make every effort to locate the involved vehicle and conduct an investigation, many times, these investigations result in charges and removing impaired drivers from Muskoka roads.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Nicholas RUTTAN – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired after a collision in Bracebridge.

On December 27, 2025, at 4:45 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report  from a member of the public about a single vehicle collision into a guard rail on Beaumont Drive in Bracebridge, and further concerns about the condition of the driver. Officers located the vehicle and subsequently arrested and charged 22-year-old Nicholas RUTTAN of Gravenhurst, ON with Impaired Operation, Over 80 and Operating a motor vehicle with liquor readily available.

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 27, 2026 to answer to his charges.

If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Police will make every effort to locate the involved vehicle and conduct an investigation, many times, these investigations result in charges and removing impaired drivers from Muskoka roads.

For more information on impaired driving, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving.

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Bracebridge North York OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Anthony GILLESPIE

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in relation to illegal drugs in Gravenhurst.

On December 26, 2025, just before 10:00 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to concerns from a member of the public about a vehicle that was lodged in a snowbank on Gravenhurst Parkway near Beaver Creek Drive in Gravenhurst and the driver was no longer with the vehicle. Police responded quickly and located a quantity of illegal drugs and were soon able to locate the driver. Police arrested and charged 31-year-old Anthony GILLESPIE of North York, ON with:

·      Possession of Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

·      Possessing Cannabis for the Purpose of Selling

·      Possession of Contraband before Visitor Point in a Penitentiary.

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 27, 2026 to answer to his charges.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Nathan REID – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver with impaired driving on Christmas Eve.

On December 24, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. OPP officers with the Traffic Investigation Management (TIME) Team were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on Southwood Road. After entering into an impaired driving investigation, police arrested and charged 24-year-old Nathan REID of Barrie, ON with Impaired Operation – Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 20, 2026 to answer to his charge.

If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Police will make every effort to locate the involved vehicle and conduct an investigation, many times, these investigations result in charges and removing impaired drivers from Muskoka roads.

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Bracebridge Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Theft – SINGH, SINGH &CHEEMA

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals in relation to a theft from a Huntsville retail location.

On December 17, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were made aware of a theft that had occurred in Huntsville, ON, where the suspects made off with almost $3500.00 worth of alcohol products from a retail location. Given the nature of the theft, Bracebridge officers conducted proactive patrols of the Bracebridge store, located on Muskoka Road 118.

At 9:45 p.m., police located the suspect vehicle, along with the three suspects, in a commercial parking lot on Muskoka Road 118, near the possible targeted store. One suspect attempted to flee on foot and was quickly arrested. The remaining two suspects fled in their vehicle, however returned to the area at 3:00 a.m. Diligence on the part of the officers not only located the suspect vehicle but brought the two remaining suspects safely into custody.

Police have charged 28-year-old Davinder SINGH, of Brampton, ON with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Possession of Break In Instruments
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order X 2
  • Careless Driving

Police have also charged 24-year-old Sandeep CHEEMA of Woolwich Township, ON with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Possession of Break In Instruments
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Flight from Peace Officer

And 30-year-old Tarwinder SINGH of Toronto, ON with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Possession of Break In Instruments
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

All three individuals have been held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 18, 2025 to answer to their charges.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Samantha TESSIER & Riley STEAD – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two more drivers with impaired driving.

On November 29, 2025, at 3:30 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting proactive patrols in the town of Bracebridge and became concerned about the condition of a driver near Taylor Road. Officers commenced an investigation and subsequently arrested and charged 32-year-old Samantha TESSIER of Chelmsford, ON with Impaired Operation – Over 80. She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 16, 2025 to answer to her charges.

On November 29, 2025, at 9:45 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on Muskoka Road 169 at Southwood Road. After entering into an impaired driving investigation, police arrested and charged 40-year-old Riley STEAD of Gravenhurst, ON with Impaired Operation and Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 30, 2025 to answer to his charges.

 If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Police will make every effort to locate the involved vehicle and conduct an investigation, many times, these investigations result in charges and removing impaired drivers from Muskoka roads.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua WORSLEY & Brett PARKIN – Impaired Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers with impaired driving since the launch of the Festive RIDE campaign. 

On November 24, 2025, at 7:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a driver on Highway 11 North in Bracebridge. Officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 30-year-old Joshua WORSLEY of Strathroy, ON with Impaired Operation, Impaired – Over 80 and Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 23, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On November 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to another concern from a member of the public about the condition of a driver on Wellington Street in Bracebridge. Officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 31-year-old Brett PARKIN of Bracebridge, ON with Impaired Operation and Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 23, 2025 to answer to his charges.

If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Police will make every effort to locate the involved vehicle and conduct an investigation, many times, these investigations result in charges and removing impaired drivers from Muskoka roads.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Zachary PASSMORE – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired driving.

On November 3, 2025, at 1:45 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a driver on Taylor Road in Bracebridge. Officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 36-year-old Zachary PASSMORE of Gravenhurst, ON with Impaired Operation – Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 16, 2025 to answer to his charges.

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Bracebridge Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Michael PANTE Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bracebridge man with impaired driving on Hallowe’en.

On October 31, 2025, at 7:45 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the driving behaviour of a motorist in the area of John and Peter Streets of Gravenhurst, while many children were out trick-or-treating.  Police quickly located the vehicle on Muskoka Road South and conducted a traffic stop in a retail parking lot.

Police have charged 31-year-old Michael PANTE of Bracebridge with the following:

  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Operation While Impaired
  • Over 80
  • Stunt Driving
  • Fail to Comply with Probation
  • Novice Driver- B.A.C. above zero

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on November 18, 2025 to answer to his charges.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan SMITH – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired driving.

On October 12, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a driver on Airport Road in Gravenhurst. Officers located the vehicle and subsequently arrested and charged 38-year-old Jordan SMITH of Bracebridge, ON with Impaired Operation, Over 80, Having Care or Control of a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available and Having Care or Control of a Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 21, 2025 to answer to his charges.

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Bracebridge Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Two Arrested After Shoplift Call Leads to Firearm, Fraud Charges

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people with several offenses after investigating a shoplift complaint in Gravenhurst.

On October 9, 2025, at 2:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report of a theft from a local licensed retailer located on Edward Street in Gravenhurst. Store staff were quick to gather key information, and officers located the involved vehicle at a service centre on Highway 11 North a short time later.

As a result of their investigation, police have charged 35-year-old Matthew JOHNSTON of Haliburton with:

  • Theft under $5000
  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor.

He was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge for a bail hearing on October 10, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Police have also charged 37-year-old Amanda CORBY of Highland Grove, ON with:

  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Fail to comply with probation order.

She was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge for a bail hearing on October 10, 2025 to answer to her charges.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Found Body Was Murdered According to Police – Name Released

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The victim was identified, and their death ruled a homicide after a deceased person was discovered in Torrance. 

On Monday, September 15, 2025, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers from the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a deceased person discovered in a remote area near Hardy Lake Road. 

The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Tyler PENASSE (also known as Tyler PELLERIN-PENASSE) of West Nipissing.

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, a postmortem was conducted at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS) in Toronto. The death is being treated as a homicide.

Investigators are urging anyone who was in the areas of Hardy Lake Road, Torrance, Bala, Wahta and Gravenhurst between Sunday, September 14, 2025, and Monday, September 15, 2025, and may have dashcam footage or other relevant information to contact police. Even footage that may appear unrelated could contain critical details that support the investigation.

The investigation is continuing by the Bracebridge OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the OFPS. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122, referencing occurrence E251257737. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Bracebridge Gravenhurst Muskoka Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged five drivers with impaired driving during the first half of September.

On September 5, 2025, at 11:20 p.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting general patrol in the town of Bracebridge and became concerned about the driving behaviour of a vehicle on Manitoba Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Hiram Street and subsequently arrested and charged 44-year-old Seyed HASHEMI of Newmarket, ON with Impaired Operation and Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 7, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On September 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. two Bracebridge OPP officers were driving on Muskoka Road 118 in Bracebridge when the a vehicle caught their attention, driving in a concerning way. The officers conducted a traffic stop on Morrison Street and subsequently arrested and charged 50-year-old David RICHARDSON of Bracebridge, ON with Impaired Operation and Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 30, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On September 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were dispatched to reports from members of the public that a vehicle had collided with a guard rail on Golden Beach Road in Bracebridge and the occupants had left the scene on foot. Officers located the individuals and subsequently arrested and charged 26-year-old Adam LEGAULT of Muskoka Lakes Township, ON with Impaired Operation, Over 80, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Fail to Remain. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 21, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On September 8, 2025, at 9:50 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on Bay Street in Gravenhurst and after an interaction with a vehicle, arrested and charged the driver. Police have charged 33-year-old Ryan MORROW of Gravenhurst with Impaired Operation, Over 80 and Fail to Comply with Probation. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 7, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On September 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were contacted by a member of the public about their concerns about a vehicle parked near his laneway on Highway 11 South in Gravenhurst. Officers attended and located the vehicle and the driver nearby. Police arrested and charged 42-year-old Adam MANNING of Gravenhurst with Impaired Operation and Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 21, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor affecting the safety of Muskoka roads. If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. For more information on impaired driving, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving.

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Deceased Person Located

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking public assistance in relation to the discovery of a deceased person in Torrance.

On Monday, September 15, 2025, shortly after 12:00 p.m., the Bracebridge OPP responded to the report of a deceased person discovered in a remote area near Hardy Lake Road. Investigators believe there is no immediate threat to the general public at this time.

Investigators are urging anyone who was in the Hardy Lake Road area between Sunday, September 14, 2025, and Monday, September 15, 2025, and may have dashcam footage or other relevant information to contact police. Even footage that may appear unrelated could contain critical details that support the investigation.

The investigation is being conducted by the Bracebridge OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Further updates will be provided as they become available.