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Cameron BLAIR & Andrew CRYDERMAN Were Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. This weekend alone, two more were taken off our roadways thanks to police efforts.

On September 20, 2025 at 3:33 a.m. police were called to a vehicle in the ditch on Falcon Road in the Town of Huntsville. Officer detected an odour of alcohol and required the driver to perform roadside alcohol screening test.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged Cameron BLAIR, 19 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·      Driving while Suspended

The accused was released with an October court date before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.

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

On September 21, 2025 at 7:10 a.m., Huntsville O.P.P. officers were dispatched to a report of a male in a vehicle who was possibly unconscious. Upon arrival at the scene on Old Ferguson Road in the Town of Huntsville, police determined the male to be impaired.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged Andrew CRYDERMAN, 38 years old of Sprucedale Ontario, with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused was released with an October court date before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.

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

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Zachary McDowell – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On September 15, 2025 at 11:45 p.m., officers of the Huntsville O.P.P. were conducting a R.I.D.E. CHECK on Centre Street observing for impaired drivers.

Officers observed a blue pickup truck travelling on Centre Street as it approached the checkpoint. Police detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver and an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a cup holder. Police had the driver perform a roadside test, which the driver failed.

As a result of the investigation, Zachary McDowell, 36 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol – 80 plus

The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge at a later date.

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

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3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three impaired drivers in the Town of Huntsville.

On August 20th, 2025, at 7:40 p.m. Huntsville OPP officers responded to the report of a single motor vehicle collision on Etwell Road, in Huntsville. Officers arrested and charged 35-year-old Paul MCDONALD, of Huntsville, ON with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 16th, 2025.

On August 27th, 2025, at 12:26 a.m. Huntsville OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle on Highway 11 Southbound in Huntsville, ON. Police located the motor vehicle and the 35-year-old driver, Dylan WRIGHT, of Huntsville, ON, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 7th, 2025.

On August 29th, 2025, at 7:40 p.m. Huntsville OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding an impaired driver. Police located the motor vehicle at a business on Howland Drive in Huntsville. The driver, 55-year-old Alain MARION of Niagara Falls, ON, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 7, 2025.

There is no excuse for impaired driving. These events could have easily been avoided had the drivers planned ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs. Don’t include alcohol or drugs in any plans to drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that does not include driving.  If you suspect impaired driving, please call 911. Keep our roads safe!

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Circle K Armed Robbery – Matthew Black

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one individual in relation to the armed robbery in Huntsville.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Huntsville OPP responded to a report of a robbery at the Circle K convenience store on Main Street in the Town of Huntsville. The suspect entered the store and demanded the employee empty the register into a plastic bag while brandishing a hunting style knife from his pant pocket. 

As a result of the investigation, the OPP has arrested and charged Matthew Black, 25, of the Town of Huntsville with:

·      Armed Robbery

·      Assault with a Weapon

·      Disguise with Intent

The accused was arrested on August 26th, 2025, and was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice.  

The Huntsville OPP would like to thank the public with their assistance with this investigation.

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Sean MCNAUGHTON Arrested Following Hit & Run

(Huntsville, ON) – Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a report of a fail to remain motor vehicle collision in the Town of Huntsville.

On August 10, 2025, at approximately 3:22 p.m., Huntsville OPP responded to reports of a motor vehicle that struck a fence at McCulley-Robertson Sports Complex on Williams Street in the Town of Huntsville. Police located the vehicle a short distance away and formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result Sean MCNAUGHTON, 30 years-old, of Huntsville was charged with:

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

·      Dangerous operation

·      Fail to remain

·      Have care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available

·      Have care or control of motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day license suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 16th, 2025.

Huntsville OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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2 More Impaired Drivers – NOONE & SEYMORE

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. In addition to the two impaired drivers during the long weekend, two more impaired drivers were taken of the roadway thanks to concerned citizens reporting the driving behaviour.

On July 30, 2025 at 11:07 p.m. police were dispatched to a report of erratic driving of a vehicle westbound disturbance on Highway 60 in the Town of Huntsville. Police located the vehicle and observed the same erratic driving. The driver was arrested for impaired driving:

As a result of the investigation, police have charged Shamus NOONE, 40 years old of South River Ontario, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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The accused was released with an August 2025 court date before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.

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

On July 30, 2025 at 12:48p.m., Huntsville O.P.P. officers were dispatched to a local day camp program on Silverwood Dr in the Town of Huntsville. The report was of a female picking up a child but staff believed the female to be under the influence of alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged Amanda SEYMORE, 45 years old of Huntsville Ontario, with:

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

The accused was released with a September 2025ccourt date before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.

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

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Huntsville Weekend Update

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) were active during the long weekend looking for impaired drivers. Two drivers were taken of the roadway as a result of their efforts.

On August 2, 2025 at 10:32 p.m. police were dispatched to a disturbance on Woods Street in Port Sydney Ontario.  When police attended the scene to deal with the incident they determined one of the persons involved had operated a vehicle while impaired. 

As a result of the investigation, police have charged Wesley GIBBS, 36 years old of Port Sydney Ontario with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·      Take motor vehicle without consent

·      Assault

·      Assault with a weapon

·      Utter threats to cause death or bodily harm

·      Utter threat to cause harm to an animal

The accused was held for a bail hearing is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.

The accused was also issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension.

On August 2, 2025 at 6:30p.m. police were Huntsville O.P.P. officers were conducting traffic control around a serious collision at the intersection of Highway 60 at Highway 35 when they observed a vehicle passing 3 vehicles on the right shoulder. The driver was stopped as it approached the collision scene. The driver was determined to be under the influence of a substance.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged Devin RUSCITTI, 23 years old of Brooklin Ontario with:

·      CC 320.15(1) Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge at a later date.

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

THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING.

These event could have easily been avoided had the drivers planned ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs. Don’t include alcohol or drugs in any plans to drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether.  

If you suspect impaired driving, please call 911. Keep our roads safe!

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Hwy 11 Fatal Collision

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On August 3, 2025 at 2:11 p.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision on southbound Highway 11 at Allensville Road, involving a Chevy Cobalt and a Honda CRV. 

Police, Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department, and Muskoka Ambulance responded to the collision. Highway 11 was closed for a period of time as a result of the collision.

There were 4 occupants of the Honda, three were transported to hospital, with one being air-lifted sent to a trauma Centre in Toronto with life altering injuries. Another occupant has been admitted to hospital. A third occupant of the Honda, a 46 year old female from Campbellville Flamborough Township, Ontario, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. The fourth occupant was treated and released from hospital.

The driver of the Chevy Cobalt was treated for minor injuries and released.

The investigation into cause of the collision continues with the assistance of the OPP Central Region Traffic Management Team.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – In the spring of 2025 members of the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) commenced an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity in the Town of Huntsville, ON.

On July 24th, 2025, Muskoka Community Street Crime members, with assistance from members of the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Orillia CSCU, City of Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton CSCU, Southern Georgian Bay CSCU, Peterborough/Northumberland CSCU, Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Central Region K9 Unit, and Bracebridge OPP Detachment executed search warrants at several residences in the Town of Huntsville and City of Thorold, ON. Numerous different controlled substances were seized.

As a result, several persons were arrested and have been charged with the following offences:”

Courtney JESHURON, 34 yrs old of Thorold ON;

·      Participate in a criminal organization

·      Conspiracy

·      Trafficking in a Sch I substance

·      Fail to Comply with Recog x 2

·      Possession of Sch I substance

·      Unauthorized possession of prohibited firearm

·      Possession of prohibited firearm knowing possession unauthorized

·      Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Careless storage of a firearm CC 86(1)

Accused was held for a Bail Hearing

Michael Pham, 34 yrs old of Toronto ON

·      Participate in a criminal organization

·      Conspiracy

·      Possession of a Sch I substance for the purpose of trafficking x 3

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

·      Fail to comply with Release Order x 2

Accused was held for a Bail Hearing

Jonathan Kaye, 64 yrs old of Huntsville ON

·      Participate in a criminal organization

·      Conspiracy

·      Trafficking in a Sch I substance

Was released and is to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario at a later date.

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Drug Bust – 2 Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON)  – On July 3,10:23 p.m.., Huntsville OPP officers were advised of an erratic driver northbound on Highway 11 approaching Huntsville. Officers patrolled the highway and the main arteries into Huntsville, eventually locating the vehicle on West Road.

Officers identified two male occupants inside the vehicle. The driver was quickly identified as being a suspended driver and was arrested. During the arrest, officers observed suspected controlled substance in the vehicle. Both males were arrested and during a search a quantity of suspected cocaine and fentanyl was located. Sums of Canadian currency were also located on the two males.

 As a result of the investigation, the two occupants were arrested and charged.

Shemar LOVELL, 22 years old of Huntsville ON is charged:

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking  X 2

Jamol WINT, 29 years old of St. Catherines ON is charged:

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking  X 2

·      Drive motor vehicle while suspended

·      Fail to stop at stop sign

The accused were all released from police custody and are all to attend court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on August 5, 2025. 

The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Armed Home Invasion – 6 In Custody

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a home invasion in the Hillside area.

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, shortly before 5:00 a.m., officers received reports of an armed home invasion at a private residence in the Hillside area, east of Huntsville. As the situation developed, the investigation extended beyond the original location, prompting the closure of Highway 11 in both directions-between Severn River Road and Coopers Falls Road, and between Canning Road and Graham Road. The highway has since fully reopened. A hold and secure order was also issued during the incident but has now been lifted.

A number of specialized units were deployed to the area, including the OPP’s Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit. Aviation Services assisted with aerial support, while crisis negotiators and crime units were actively engaged in the response. The OPP also worked closely with CN Police due to the proximity of rail lines, and with Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and emergency medical services partners to ensure public safety and support operational needs. 

Following the investigation, six individuals have been taken into custody. Investigators believe additional suspects remain at large, along with a silver Honda CRV with an Ontario plate of CZFE 895. The OPP urges the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity to police.

This investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be released when available. Residents of the area should expect to continue to see an increased police presence.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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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3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three drivers for impaired related offenses over the Canada Day Long Weekend.

On June 28, 2025 at 12:47 a.m., the Huntsville OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. checkpoint on Main St West, when they suspected a driver to have alcohol in their body.  

As a result of the investigation, Rickie DOODHNAUGHT, 44 years old of Brampton Ontario, has been charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear in court July 29, 2025 at Ontario court of Justice in Bracebridge, Ontario,

On June 28, 2025 at 6:24 p.m., the Huntsville OPP were on patrol on Landsdowne Street when they observed a male driving who was believed to have been consuming alcohol earlier. A vehicle stop was done to check the sobriety of the driver. The driver was arrested for impaired driving.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin SEWELL, 36 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand (Breath)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on July 29, 2025.

On June 29, 2025 at 10:21 p.m., the Huntsville OPP were conducting on patrol on Harp Lake Road when they observed a male on an ATV with no helmet.  When officers tried to conduct a traffic stop, the driver fled from police. Police soon after located the driver and suspected alcohol in his body.

As a result of the investigation, Donald GALLAGHER, 54 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·      CC 320.17 Flight from peace officer

·      HTA 53(1) Driving while under suspension x 2

·      Numerous provincial offenses

The accused is set to appear in court August 5, 2025 at Ontario court of Justice in Bracebridge, Ontario,

All 3 drivers have had their vehicles impounded for 7 days and they received a 90 Administrative Driver’s license Suspension.

We all play a part in stopping impaired driving! If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. 

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

Learn more about the consequences and penalties of driving impaired at: Impaired driving | ontario.ca

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Drug & Weapons Bust – Names Released

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On June 27 at 1:45am, Huntsville OPP officers were notified that the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) had identified a vehicle belonging to a wanted person.

During the traffic stop by police, a prohibited weapon and several different Controlled Substances were located.   

As a result of the investigation, the following people have been charged;

Jason Benson, 41 years old of Swastika Ontario

Jessica Benson, 39 years old of Swastika Ontario

Mitchell Holmes, 31 years old of Kirkland Lake Ontario

Have been charged with joint possession of;

*Prohibited device

*Possession Weapon for dangerous purpose

*Possession Scheduled 1 Substance x 3

All three accused were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario. 

The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three drivers for impaired related offenses in the past 7 days.

On June 17, 2025 at 10:49p.m., the Huntsville OPP were conducting general patrol on Hanes Rd, when they observed a vehicle driving poorly. A traffic stop resulted in officers suspecting the driver to have alcohol in his body.

As a result of the investigation, Troy TURNER, 57 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear in court July 15, 2025 at Ontario court of Justice in Bracebridge, Ontario,

On June 19, 2025 at 7:34p.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Hidden valley Rd. The investigation resulted in the drivers arrest for impaired operation.

As a result of the investigation, Kathleen QUINLAN, 51 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on July 22, 2025.

On June 22, 2025 at 12:20a.m., the Huntsville OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check on Main St West, when they suspected a driver to have alcohol in their body.  

As a result of the investigation, Rasmeen MASUTA, 24 years old of Brampton Ontario, has been charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear in court August 5, 2025 at Ontario court of Justice in Bracebridge, Ontario,

All 3 drivers have had their vehicles impounded for 7 days and they received a 90 Administrative Driver’s license Suspension.

We all play a part in stopping impaired driving! If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. 

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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19 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On May 31, 2025 at 3:44 p.m. officers of the Huntsville O.P.P. responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Camp Kitchen Rd in the Town of Huntsville.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers observed signS of alcohol consumption and identified the driver who officers suspected had been consuming alcohol. The driver was required to provide a sample into an Approved Screening Device. The driver registered a fail and was arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Jacob LAKE, 19 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Novice driver – BAC above 0

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on July 8, 2025.

The accused was issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension and his vehicle has been impounded for 7 days.

Ontario has a graduated licensing system for new or young drivers. One of the conditions is drivers must have zero alcohol in their body when operating a vehicle.