Category: Gravenhurst

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a local man after a theft from a local retailer in Gravenhurst.

On Thursday February 12, 2026 at 1:20 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers began an investigation into a theft in progress at a local retail store on Muskoka Road South in Gravenhurst. After being confronted by store staff, the male suspect took off on foot with a variety of items. Members of the public kept track of the suspect from a safe distance and police arrived within minutes. The suspect began experiencing a medical emergency and was transported to hospital in police custody, where he was treated.

Police have charged 33-year-old Brandon CONDREY of Gravenhurst with:

–      Theft under $5000

–      Assault with a weapon

–      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He was held in custody after a bail hearing and is now scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a second person after investigation into multiple thefts in the town of Gravenhurst.

Bracebridge OPP has been investigating multiple incidents of theft from 5 separate retail locations in the town of Gravenhurst that took place between December 22, 2025 and February 11, 2026. Local retailers estimate that they have lost thousands of dollars in product during that time.

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, police arrested and charged a Gravenhurst woman and on Monday, February 16, 2026, police arrested and charged her partner, 45-year-old Christopher LAMORIE, of Gravenhurst, with the following:

• Robbery
• Theft Under $5000 – four counts
• Fail to Comply with Probation – six counts

He was held for a bail hearing and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 16, 2026 to answer to his charges.

Bracebridge OPP investigates each and every shoplifting and theft report, this criminal activity has a significant impact on local businesses, and negatively affects community safety.

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Two individuals are facing multiple drug‑related charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a significant quantity of suspected drugs during an investigation in Gravenhurst.

During the winter months of 2025 and 2026, the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated an investigation into the distribution of illicit drugs throughout the Almaguin Highlands and Muskoka areas.

On Tuesday February 10, 2026, at approximately 11:00 am, officers located a vehicle associated with the investigation parked at a plaza on Muskoka Road South in Gravenhurst. Officers approached the vehicle and arrested the two occupants.

A search of the vehicle was conducted, resulting in the seizure of approximately 1.5 kg of suspected fentanyl with an approximate street value of $295,000, 6 kg of suspected amphetamine tablets valued at approximately $75,000, 66 grams of suspected cocaine valued at approximately $6,600, as well as $1,070 in Canadian currency, three cell phones, and a digital scale.

As a result of the investigation, James LEE, 60 years old, of Bolton, has been charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – amphetamine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Cynthia SHEFFIELD, 43 years old, of Huntsville, has been charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – amphetamine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

Both accused were held for bail and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 11, 2026

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – A local resident is facing child pornography charges following an investigation by the Muskoka Crime Unit.

In November 2025, the Muskoka Crime Unit began a child pornography investigation and on Friday, December 19, 2025, executed a search warrant at a residence located on McEachern Lane in the Town of Gravenhurst. During the search, officers, with the support of the OPP Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) and the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU), seized several electronic devices for examination.

As a result, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, police arrested and charged 43-year-old Benjamin Jon Murdoch SCHEETZ, of Gravenhurst with the following:

• Imports, distributes, sells or possesses for the purpose of distribution or sale of child sexual abuse and exploitation material – two counts
• Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
• Access any child sexual abuse and exploitation material – two counts

The accused was released at a bail hearing and is now scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

This investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The OPP is committed to identify and holding accountable those who exploit children through the possession, distribution, or creation of child sexual abuse material.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to learn more about online safety and how to protect children through resources provided by the Canadian Centre of Child Protection at www.protectchildren.ca.

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a local woman with respect to multiple thefts in the town of Gravenhurst.

Bracebridge OPP has been investigating multiple incidents of thefts from 6 separate retail locations in the town of Gravenhurst that took place between December 22, 2025 and February 10, 2026. Local retailers estimate that they have lost thousands of dollars in product during that time.

On February 11, 2026, police arrested and charged 41-year-old Amee PAULETTE of Gravenhurst with the following:

• Robbery
• Theft Under $5000 X 8
• Fail to Comply with Probation X 10
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Resist Peace Officer

She was held for a bail hearing and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 12, 2026 to answer to her charges.

This accused does operate with a partner, who remains outstanding, anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Bracebridge OPP investigates each and every shoplifting and theft report, this criminal activity has a significant impact on local businesses, and negatively affects community safety.

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in relation to a fatal collision that occurred on Muskoka Road 169 in Gravenhurst on August 5, 2025.

On August 5, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers along with Muskoka EMS and Gravenhurst Fire Department, responded to 9-1-1 calls from members of the public about a two vehicle collision that occurred on Muskoka Road 169 near Narrows Road in Gravenhurst. The collision claimed two lives, that of a 50-year-old Gravenhurst man and a 61-year-old Muskoka Lakes Township man.

Investigations of this nature are complex and time consuming and on January 12, 2026, police arrested and charged 35-year-old Robyn TONELLO, of Ramara Twp, with:

–      Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death X 2

–      Operation while Impaired- Over 80.

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 14, 2026 for a bail hearing.

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired operation after a collision was reported.

On November 13, 2025, at 6:50 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report from a member of the public that a vehicle had collided with construction equipment on Evans Avenue E in Gravenhurst and left the scene. Officers located the vehicle nearby and subsequently arrested and charged 69-year-old Herbert PELEIKIS of Gravenhurst, ON with Impaired Operation, Impaired-Over 80, Operation while Prohibited and Failure to stop after accident. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 2, 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.

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a wrong way driver with impaired driving.

On October 26, 2025, at 2:15 a.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer conducting patrols of Highway 11 in Gravenhurst located a vehicle travelling the wrong way, going southbound in the northbound lanes. Officers were able to conduct a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 40-year-old Raymond LAURIN of Midland, ON with Impaired Operation, Over 80 and Dangerous Operation. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on November 18, 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.

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one man in relation to several thefts in Gravenhurst.

On October 7, 2025, at 3:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to reports of a theft in progress at a local grocery store located on Edward Street in Gravenhurst. The store staff recognized the individual as a person who had stolen from the store previously and acted quickly. Police attended and their investigation revealed that the same suspect was responsible for a sizeable theft from another grocery store in Gravenhurst earlier that day. The same suspect is alleged to have stolen thousands of dollars of product from Gravenhurst grocery stores on September 8^th and 17^th, 2025.

Police have charged 59-year-old Gyorgy LAKATOS of Scarborough, ON with Theft Under $5000 X 4 and Fail to Comply with Probation X 6.  He was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge for a bail hearing on October 9, 2025 to answer to his charges.