Category: Huntsville

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual with impaired-related charged after stopping a motor vehicle speeding on Highway 11.

On November 23, 2024, at 9:48 p.m., members of the OPP were northbound on Highway when their vehicle was overtaken by a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed

The investigation revealed the driver to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired

As a result of the investigation, Islam HERZALLAH, 25-year-old of Thornhill ON, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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

·        Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

The accused had his Driver’s License suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 14 days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

The Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign is an annual police enforcement and education initiative aimed at taking impaired drivers off Ontario roads during the holiday season. This years campaign runs from November 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025

The OPP reminds drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual with impaired-related charged after responding to a motor vehicle collision in the Town of Huntsville.

On November 20, 2024 at 8:04 p.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on West Road. Witnesses reported the motor vehicle drove up on a curb, crossed both lanes of traffic, proceeded into neighbours yard and collided with a parked car.

The investigation revealed the driver to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired.

As a result of the investigation, Karen SKIPWORTH, 77-year-old of Port Sydney, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Failure to stop after accident

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

The OPP reminds drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On October 29, 2025 at 4:08 p.m., Huntsville OPP attended a motor vehicle collision on Domtar Road. The collision involved a pick up truck striking a hydro pole. The driver was assessed for injury at the scene by Muskoka EMS and did not require and further medical attention. As a result of the investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired and subsequently arrested.

Gary CZECH, 44 years old of Huntsville is charged for:

Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was suspended from driving for 90 days as per Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS)

The accused is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

The OPP reminds drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. 

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual with impaired-related charged after responding to a single-vehicle collision in the Town of Huntsville.

On October 23, 2024, at 9:21 p.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a single-vehicle collision on northbound Highway 11 near Stephenson Road 2. The vehicle struck a guardrail and went into the ditch before fleeing the scene. As officers were responding to the call, a second report was received regarding a vehicle striking a hydro pole on South Mary Lake Road.

Police, Huntsville Fire Department, and Muskoka Ambulance arrived on scene, and the driver was transported to hospital by EMS with minor injuries. Upon investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired-related offenses.

South Mary Lake Road was closed for over 3 hours but has been re-opened.

As a result of the investigation, Sophie NOALL, 20-year-old of Port Sydney, has been charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

· Fail to remain

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

The OPP reminds drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a complaint of a suspicious vehicle.     

On October 2, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Huntsville OPP responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle near Muskoka Road 10 in the community of Port Sydney. Police attended and formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. 

As a result Mark LOVEGROVE, 37, from the Town of Huntsville, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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 and will appear in court at a later date.

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.

The 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

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has taken another impaired driver off the road in the Town of Huntsville.

On September 23, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Huntsville OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver at a business on Aspdin Road, in the Town of Huntsville. Upon arrival, the police investigation resulted in the arrest of the individual.

As a result of the investigation, Jeremy BAYNES, a 41-year-old of Acton, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on November 5, 2024. The accused also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for seven days. 

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

Anyone with information related to these incidents is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.