Category: Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, ON –  Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to report of a male repeatedly shoplifting from a business on Main St in Huntsville.

Police investigated two incidents on February 5, 2026 and February 9, 2026. Using video surveillance and witness statements, police uncovered the identity of the suspect. There is no dollar value of the losses to the business at this time.

As a result of the investigation, Robert Merkel, 37 years old of Huntsville Ontario has been charged with;

·      Theft Under $5,000 × 2

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order × 2

The accused was released with an upcoming court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario.

If you have any information, please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) –  On Monday, February 9th, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers of the Huntsville OPP Detachment received a 911 weapons call at a residence on Main Street West, in the Town of Huntsville.

 The investigation revealed the accused attended the victims his apartment and a dispute happened between them. The accused allegedly brandished both a handgun and an iron bar. There were no injuries reported. The accused was taken into custody without incident. 

As a result of the investigation Robert IWANOW, 39 years old of Huntsville is charged with:

*        Assault with a Weapon 

*        Assault with a Weapon    

*        Failure to Comply with Undertaking

*        Pointing a Firearm 

*        Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

The accused remains in custody and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  on February 10, 2026.

The Huntsville OPP want to advise this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.  

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. Two impaired drivers were taken of the roadway this week.

On Friday, January 30th, 2026, at approximately 10:31 p.m., officers of the Huntsville OPP Detachment, received a call for service for an intoxicated male attempting to leave a residence on Walker Lake Drive, Lake of Bays Township. Information received was that a male was intoxicated and threatening to leave the residence after a verbal argument ensued over political views with other at the location.

Officers located the vehicle travelling on Highway 60 and conducted a vehicle stop. Officers suspected the driver to have alcohol in his body and demanded the driver provide a breath sample into an approved screening device. The driver subsequently registered a fail.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon HOUSTON, 46 years old of Collingwood Ontario, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody with a court date of February 24th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at 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 Saturday January 31, 2026, Huntsville O.P.P. were on general patrol in the Town of Huntsville when they observed an orange Toyota pick-up truck travelling West Road. The vehicle caught officers attention as it swerved lane to lane, was being operated erratically and even hitting a snowbank along the roadway.

Upon stopping the vehicle, officers spoke with the driver and detected an odour of an alcoholic beverage on the driver’s breath. Officers formed a reasonable suspicion that the male was operating a conveyance after consuming alcohol and the driver subsequently registered a fail on the roadside approved screening device.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged Jackson WATT, 29 years old of Huntsville Ontario, with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused was released from custody with a court date of February 24th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at 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.

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 takes driving out of the picture altogether.   

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

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Members of the Huntsville O.P.P. detachment, Bracebridge O.P.P. and the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) complete an investigation and arrest a male subject for a pair of significant thefts in the Muskoka area.

On September 5th 2025 at 1445 hrs, Bracebridge OPP was dispatched to Home Depot located at 20 Depot Drive in Bracebridge for a report of a theft.  The suspect, identified later by employees at the Home Depot in Bracebridge reported a theft of approximately $5455.00

On December 27th, 2025, at approximately 4:17 a.m.,  280 m of bell copper cable-value between $20,000.00 to $40,000.00, was stolen from the Pickard Construction yard on Stephenson Road 12 in Huntsville.

The investigation involved members of the CSCU from Muskoka and North Bay, officers from the Huntsville OPP and Bracebridge OPP detachments. After a thorough and successful investigation the suspect was identified as Matthew KILBOURNE, 53 years old of Trout Creek Ontario.

Matthew KILBOURNE, has been charged with:

Theft over $5000 x 2

Fail to Comply with Probation x 2

Mischief

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5000  x 2

The accused was held for bail when arrested and further courts dates are pending.

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.

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

On Saturday January 3, 2026 at 6:48 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers received a call from a concerned employee at local business advising that a male driver may possibly be driving impaired on West Rd in the Town of Huntsville. Officers located the vehicle on Gouldie Street and while speaking with the suspected driver, formed the ground to arrest the male for Impaired Driving.

As a result of the investigation, Scott WEST, 39 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – Alcohol / Drugs

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

·        Drive Motor Vehicle – no license

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 7days.

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

On morning of January 2, 2026 at 12:34 a.m., Huntsville O.P.P. officers were on patrol on Main Street when they observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation. Upon speaking with the driver, officers suspected the driver to have alcohol in his body.

Officers conducted roadside alcohol testing and the driver failed the test and was arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Melchor BILOG, 38 years old of Huntsville 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.

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

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

On Monday, December 30, 2025 at 3:52 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers received a call from a concerned motorist reporting a possible impaired driver stopped on the side of the Highway 11 at Stephenson Rd 8 and agreed to wait until police arrived.

Huntsville O.P.P. officers located the vehicle and determined the driver to be impaired.

As a result of the investigation, Terry SIMPSON, 39 years old of Toronto Ontario, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol / Drugs

·      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.

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

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

On Monday, December 29th, at 12:16 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers attended a business located on Main Street West in the Town of Huntsville, Ontario at the report of a stolen vehicle.

 A short time later, while speaking with the owner of the vehicle, police observed the motor vehicle drive westbound past their location.

When attempting to stop the driver of the stolen vehicle, the driver refused to stop and continued onto the south bound ramp onto Highway 11. Officers observed the driver to be erratic and swerving on the highway. The vehicle was soon brought to a safe stop with the assistance of additional officers.

As a result of the investigation, Sanna JANSSON, 27 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol / Drugs

·      Fight from Police

·      Theft of Motor Vehicle

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

The accused was also issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension, while the stolen vehicle was returned to the owner.

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

On December 24, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. Huntsville O.P.P. officers were conducting a Festive R.I.D.E (reduce impaired driving everywhere) checkpoint when a vehicle approached. The lone occupant, a male identified as being from Huntsville, gave officers cause to believe him to be impaired by alcohol. The male was arrested for his impairment.

 As a result of the investigation, Johnathan HOWARTH, 31 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol / drugs

The accused was released and is to appear in January 2026 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.