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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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Scott WEST Was Arrested

(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.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Melchor BILOG – 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 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.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Terry SIMPSON Was Arrested

 (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.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Sanna JANSSON Was Arrested

(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.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Johnathan HOWARTH – 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 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.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Home Invasion: Syrus HAMLTON Facing Numerous Charges

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – A seventh person has been arrested and charged in connection with a home invasion in the Hillside area, east of Huntsville. Police continue to search for additional suspects and a stolen vehicle. 

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, shortly before 5:00 a.m., officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of an armed home invasion at a private residence in the Hillside area. 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. A hold-and-secure order was issued during the incident.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Syrus HAMLTON, age 25 of Toronto, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a)

• Kidnapping while using certain firearms – confined, section 279(1.1)(a)

• Kidnapping while using firearm – confine, section 279(1.1)(a)(1) 

• Forcible confinement, section 279(2) – two counts

• Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)

• Pointing a firearm, section 87

• Firearm – use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88

• Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)

• Uttering threats – case death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)

• Theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1

• Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)

• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court, section 145(5)(a)

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Investigators believe additional suspects, who may be armed and dangerous, remain at-large. Police are also seeking a stolen silver Honda CRV with Ontario plate CZFE 895. If seen, call 9-1-1 and do not approach. The OPP urges the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activity to police.

The Huntsville OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. 

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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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Drew REID Was Arrested

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

On December 9, 2025 at 11:53 p.m. Huntsville O.P.P. officers responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 11, southbound near Aspdin Road.

Police arrived on scene and located a male hiding in the snow a short distance away from the vehicle. The male was determined to be impaired and subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Drew REID, 31 years old of MARMORA Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Fail to Remain (scene of collision)

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 7 days.

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Blind River Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Aloundeth KHAMVONG Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On December 12, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person on Hanes Avenue who was in breach of prior release conditions.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. the East Algoma Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and East Algoma Warrant Apprehension assisted Muskoka OPP CSCU with the arrest of a male who was wanted for cutting off his ankle monitor in the Bracebridge area and fleeing, thus breaching a current release order. The release order was stemming from the following November 2024 charges:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession of Schedule 1 substance – two counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Possession of prohibited firearm

Aloundeth KHAMVONG, 39-years-old, of Huntsville, was re-arrested and additionally charged with:

  • Failure to comply with Release Order – two counts
  • Failure to attend court
  • Mischief under $5000

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on December 13, 2025.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Scott Robinson – 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 December 4, 2025 ay 5:35p.m. Huntsville O.P.P. officer responded to a report of a  vehicle stopped in a live lane of traffic on Highway 35 in Lake of Bays Township.

Police arrived on scene to find a male in the drivers seat of his vehicle. The male was determined to be impaired and subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Scott Robinson, 57 years old of Markham Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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 OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan HATTON – Drunk Driving

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

At about 7:08p.m. of November 24, 2025, Huntsville OPP received a call reporting a pickup truck involved in a collision at the on ramp from South Mary Lake Rd. to Highway 11 northbound.  Police found the pickup truck had crashed through a metal guardrail. Witnesses reported seeing a male leaving the scene on foot.

Police received calls of a suspicious male in the area and locate the owner of the pickup truck. Police determined the male to be impaired and arrested the male.

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

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Fail to remain at the scene of collision

·      Fail to Report Accident

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.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Valerie Wright – 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 November 26, 2025 at 9:00am, The Huntsville OPP made aware that a female had left her workplace in an intoxicated state. Officers located the driver who subsequently failed a roadside alcohol screening test.

As a result of the investigation, Valerie Wright, 52 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 January 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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Dirt Bike Crash Sends 20-Year-Old to Trauma Centre; Two Charged With Obstruction

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On October 20. 2025 at approximately 5:18 p.m., police were called to attend a Motor Vehicle Collision on South Mary Lake Road in the area of Macks Road. The information was that a 20 year old operator had been ejected from his dirt bike and sustained serious injuries.

The injured motorcycle operator was transported via ORNGE to a Toronto Trauma centre for his injuries.

During the investigation, police determined two Port Sydney men interfered in the incident/investigation. As a result, the following persons have been charged:

George SEWARD, 19 years old of Port Sydney ON has been charged with,

·         Obstruct Peace Officer

William Vanderhorn, 20 years old of Huntsville ON has been charged with.

·        Obstruct Peace Officer

The investigation of this collision is continuing and the Huntsville OPP are interested in hearing from anyone who may have further information about the collision to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or [email protected].

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Reginald WILSON – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On November 17, 2025 at 2:56 p.m., officers of the Huntsville O.P.P. responded to a complaint of a male possibly driving while impaired on Highway 35 in Lake of Bays Twp. 

Information was the male smelled of alcohol and was driving a commercial truck with a bucket arm on it, a specific company name on the door and a license plate number was provided. 

Police located the vehicle travelling westbound on Highway 60 and stopped the vehicle after it exited onto Highway 11 southbound.

Officers suspected the driver to have alcohol in his body and the driver subsequently failed the roadside screening test.

As a result of the investigation, Reginald WILSON, 34 years old of Pakenham Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·        Drive commercial motor vehicle while in contravention of conditions

·        Fail to maintain daily log

·        Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 16, 2025

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