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Easton Childerhose Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On April 24, 2025 at 5:01p.m., Huntsville OPP officers responded to a report of a male possibly brandishing a weapon in the area of the Huntsville Place Mall on King William Street.  

The investigation revealed the accused, a male suspect, had brandished what was believed to be a knife and was behaving aggressively. Although the suspects behaviour was aggressive, no members of the public were injured. The male left the area but was quickly located at an apartment building a short distance away.

Witnesses provided valuable information and as a result of the investigation a male was arrested without incident.

At this time, the accused, Easton Childerhose, 22 years old of Huntsville Ontario has been charged with:

·      Assault with a Weapon

·      Weapons Dangerous

·      Assault Peace Officer X 2

·      Breach of Probation X 2

The accused was held in custody and will appear in Bail Court before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on April 25, 2025. 

The Huntsville O.P.P. want to thank all witnesses and advise there is no further concern for public safety.

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

On April 19, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. police were advised of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 60 in the Township of Lake of Bays.

Jordan WENTROT, 38 years old of The Township of Lake of Bays Ontario, has been 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 May 20, 2025.

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

On April 20, 2025 at 5:00p.m. police were conducting a R.I.D.E. checkpoint on Old Ferguson Road, when a vehicle approached. Officers quickly identified the driver to be under the influence of a drug.

David FERGUSON, 58 years old of Huntsville , 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 May 27, 2025.

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

On April 21, 2025 at 3:30 a.m. police responded to a report of an off-road vehicle speeding and playing loud music on Ravenscliffe Road in the Town of Huntsville. Upon arrival police located a collision with the involved off-road vehicle.

Terry SHAKESPEARE, 37 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been 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 May 27, 2025.

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

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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Roberta ORBAN – Failure To Comply

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On April 4, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. officers of the Huntsville O.P.P. were on patrol on Centre Street when they observed a vehicle travelling without any headlights or taillights on and making a wide left turn. Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the female driver.

Officers detected an odour of alcohol. Officers issued an Approved Screening Device Demand (roadside breath testing) but driver flat out refused.

As a result of the investigation, Roberta ORBAN, 73 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on May 13, 2025.

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

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Scott PURVES Was Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 31, 2025 at 10:20 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers were called to a business on King William Street at the report of two suspicious persons on the property.

Upon arrival at the location, police located a male and female on the property. Both of the people had outstanding warrants of arrest and were subsequently taken into custody. The investigation revealed the male to be in possession of a quantity of suspected cocaine and various prohibited weapons.

The female was arrested and released with a new court date. No additional charges were required.

As a result of the investigation the male was charged:

Scott PURVES, 43 years old of Huntsville Ontario is charged:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance

·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition x 2

·      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on April 1, 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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Cheryl Upton – Trafficking

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 31, 2025 at 4:20 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers were on patrol when they observed a female they knew to have outstanding warrants.  

The investigation revealed the accused to be in possession of a quantity of suspected cocaine and various items that indicate possible drug trafficking offenses.

Cheryl Upton, 35 years old of Burks Falls Ontario is charged:

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

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on April 1, 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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Walter Wensley Arrested & Vehicle Impounded

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 30, 2025 at 10:00 p.m.The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on King William Street.

The suspect vehicle was quickly located at a residence off of Main Street East. The driver was arrested for impaired operation.

Walter Wensley, 63 years old of Huntsville Ontario has been charged with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on May 6 , 2025.

The accused’s vehicle was impounded for 7 days and he received a 90 Administrative Driver’s license Suspension.

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One Dead After Trying To Retrieve Ice Skates

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On Saturday March 22, 2025 The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and Emergency Services responded to a call of a male that had gone through the ice on Lake of Bays, near Baxter Lane in Algonquin Highlands Township.

Witnesses advised a male had been out on the ice retrieving stakes and was found floating in the water. The male was brought to shore and lifesaving measures were performed until EMS arrived.

Regrettably, a 59 year old male of Milton Ontario was not able to be revived and was pronounced deceased. This incident is not deemed suspicious at this time.

Every year, needless preventable tragedies occur on our area water and ice surfaces which could have been avoided, and emergency services are counting on you to make that decision to stay OFF the ICE.

Any ice surface user must remember that NO ice is Safe Ice and that any travel on the current water/ice surface conditions, if any ice should even exist, should be wearing proper survival clothing/suit, having a fully charged cell phone along with telling a friend, neighbour, family member or work supervisor of your destination. The following link has further safety suggestions should anyone travel over area water or ice.

The OPP is committed to boater education, marine patrol/law enforcement and saving lives on more than 110,000 square kilometers of Ontario waterways. With capsized vessels and falling overboard the top contributing factors in boating deaths every year, a significant number of lives stand to be saved if boaters, personal watercraft users and paddlers wore a lifejacket or personal floatation device (PFD). 

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McDonalds Bully Arrested – Bystanders Did SFA #TeenageDirtbags

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On February 24, 2025 at 11:40 a.m., Huntsville OPP officers responded to a report of an assault at McDonalds restaurant on King William Street.  

The investigation recently concluded and revealed the accused, a male youth, had attacked another youth without provocation with a group of other youth watching and supporting the accused. The victim sustained injuries but did not require medical care.

As a result of the investigation, a 16 year old male of Huntsville Ontario was arrested and charged with 1 count of Assault.  The accused was released to the care a parent and is to follow conditions to not communicate with the victim in any way.

The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on May 1, 2025. The name of the accused is not released as per the restrictions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and to respect the privacy of the victim.

Acts of violence and bullying are unacceptable. Don’t support bullies.  If you or someone you know are victims of bullying or violence, there are supports available.

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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Prescription Medicine Results In Impaired Charge

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 24, 2025 at 9:09 a.m., officers of the Huntsville O.P.P. were conducting school zone patrols on Muskoka Rd 3 North when they observed a vehicle driving erratically. 

Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the female driver. The interaction quickly evolved into a drug investigation and a passenger was arrested. During the interaction with the driver, it became apparent she was under the influence and was arrested for impaired driving. The driver advised she had only consumed her own prescription medication recently. The driver was taken to a Drug Recognition Officer for drug testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jennifer Barager, 41 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 April 29 , 2025.

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

Also charged in this incident is Sara Dexter, 29 yrs old of Huntsville. She has been charged with;

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      CC 91(2) Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

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

THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING.

Prescription medication is a drug and can impair your ability to drive

This event could have easily been avoided had the driver 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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Tyler McWilliams Was Arrested – Assault , Threats, Etc.

(Huntsville, ON)  – On March 17, 2025 at approximately 8:19p.m.,the Huntsville OPP responded to a disturbance on Yonge St. involving a group of males causing a disturbance and possibly forcibly confining a female.  

The investigation revealed a male had assaulted the victim and then threatened further harm if they told police what was occurring.  The accused was subsequently arrested for assault and was found to be in possession of a controlled substance.

The victim did not require medical assistance as a result of the assault.

Tyler McWilliams, 25 years old of Huntsville Ontario is charged as follows;

·      Assault

·      Utter Threats to cause death/bodily harm

·      Intimidation

·      Possession of a schedule 1 substance

The accused to appear appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on April 29, 2025.

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

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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High School Assault

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 19, 2025 at 11:40a.m., the Huntsville OPP officers responded to a report of an assault at the local High School.  

The investigation revealed the accused, a male student, had allegedly threatened and then assaulted another student. The victim sustained injuries that required medical care. The extent of injuries are yet to be determined.

As a result of the investigation the accused was arrested and charged

·      Assault Causing Bodily Harm

·      Uttering Threats – To cause bodily harm.

The accused was released to the care a parent and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on May 8, 2025. The name of the accused is not released as per the restrictions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and to respect the privacy of the victim.

The Huntsville O.P.P. and local schools maintain strong partnerships with the goal of keeping schools safe for students and faculty. Acts of violence and bullying in our schools are unacceptable. If you or someone you know are victims of bullying or violence, reach out for support.

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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Shoplifter Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) –  On March 15, 2025 at approximately 1858 hours The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a Theft at various businesses at 111 Howland Drive, Huntsville. 

Police located the suspect and discovered various stolen items. In addition, a quantity of drugs were found on the male as well. During this investigation, officers uncovered details that the male may be responsible for several acts of vandalism in the community recently. The vandalism is related to spray painting walls and signs.

Charged is Scott James HAMPSON, 29 years old of Huntsville Ontario.

·      Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING  x 2

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

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

The Huntsville O.P.P. is continuing with the investigation into the vandalism and ask that anyone with information on similar acts of vandalism contact the Huntsville O.P.P. detachment at 705-789-5551

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More Impaired Drivers

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two drivers for separate impaired related incidents.

On March 13, 2025 at 7:59p.m., the Huntsville OPP conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 60 for a vehicle travelling in excess of 50km/h above the posted speed limit.  The investigation of this traffic offense resulted in officer suspecting the driver to have alcohol in his body. The driver subsequently failed the roadside testing, requiring further breath testing.

As a result of the investigation, Joey Runtic, 36 years old of Brampton Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·      Stunt driving, speeding

·      Drive motor vehicle – no validation

·      Novice driver – BAC above 0

·      Drive motor vehicle – no accompanying driver

The accused’s vehicle was impounded for 14 day as a result of the stunt driving offense and he was served a 90 day administrative drivers license suspension.

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

On March 14, 2025 at 2:14 a.m., the Huntsville OPP were on patrol on King William St. when a vehicle was observed to be driving erratically. A traffic stop was conducted and officers determine the female driver to be intoxicated.

As a result of the investigation, Amy Norris, 25 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on April 15 , 2025.

The accused’s vehicle was impounded for 7 days and they received a 90 Administrative Driver’s license Suspension.

THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING.

Both of these events could have easily been avoided had the drivers planned ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs. Don’t include drinking 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. Help keep our roads safe!

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Joanne Baker – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 4, 2025 at 6:43 p.m., the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the ditch on Ravenscliffe Road in the Town of Huntsville.

Upon arrival, police located a female driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver failed the Roadside Screening Device and was required to submit to further Breath Testing.

As a result of the investigation, Joanne Baker, 50-year-old of McMurrich/Monteith Township, Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·       Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs 

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

The accused received a 90 day Drivers License Suspension and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

If you plan to drink alcohol or take drugs, don’t include driving in that plan. 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 someone is driving impaired, call 911.

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Repeat Offenders Arrested Again – Names Released

(Huntsville, ON)  – On February 27, 2025, officers of the Huntsville O.P.P. conducted a traffic stop on Forbes Hill Drive with the intention of checking the sobriety of the driver.  The investigation revealed a prohibited weapon and the vehicle occupants on conditions not be around each other after a drug related occurrence earlier in the day. Both occupants were arrested and charged accordingly.

CHARGED PERSONS ARE;

Kyle Chapman, 36 years old of Armour Township Ontario is charged for:

·      Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing at this time.

Kristen Cronkright, 32 years old, of Huntsville Township Ontario is charged for:

·      Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused was released with conditions. The accused is to appear appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge ON, on March 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

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

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 $2000.