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Thomas FLETCHER Was Arrested Again

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – October 30th 2024 at 1205p.m., the Huntsville OPP responded to a disturbance on Old Muskoka Road, of a naked male running on the roadway.  

The investigation revealed the accused had been acting strangely and became assaultive towards the victim. The victim was struck with an object and physically assaulted as well. The victim was assessed for minor injuries by Muskoka EMS and did not require any further medical attention.

The accused was taken into custody without incident. 

Thomas FLETCHER, 34 years old of Huntsville is charged for:

·      Assault Cause Bodily Harm – Choke, suffocate or strangle

·      Assault with A Weapon

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused remains in custody and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  on October 31, 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. 

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Sophie NOALL – Hit & Run, Drunk Driving, Etc.

(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.

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3 Deceased In Huntsville

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is conducting a homicide investigation following a barricaded person incident in the Town of Huntsville.

On October 25, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., officers of the Huntsville OPP responded to a barricaded person incident after receiving a report of a shooting at a residence on Highview Drive. Roads in the surrounding area were closed to ensure public safety.

Three individuals, including the armed individual, were located deceased.

There is no threat to public safety. However, residents in the area of Highview Drive should expect to see a large police presence throughout the weekend.

The investigation is ongoing by the Muskoka Crime Unit under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Central Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

As a result of the officers’ interaction with the barricaded person, the OPP has notified the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) which has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any other inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at (416) 622-2342.

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Andy CLAYTON – Theft, Fraud

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual after a report of a theft from a local business in the Town of Huntsville.

On September 30, 2024, officers of the Huntsville OPP Detachment began an investigation into a reported theft. A local business reported an employee stole over $60,000 in construction materials.

On October 2, 2024, the Huntsville OPP with assistance from the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) recovered the stolen property in Haliburton.

As a result, Andy CLAYTON, a 62-years-old of Algonquin Highlands Township, was arrested and charged with: 

  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Fraud Over $5,000

The accused was released on an Undertaking and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Anyone with information related to this incident 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 $2000.

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Mark LOVEGROVE – Drunk Driving

(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

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Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV that occurred on September 27, 2024.

On September 27, 2024 at 3:30 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers and emergency crews responded to a serious two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Aspdin Road near Gross Road in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. The motorcycle was travelling westbound on Aspdin Road when it collided with an eastbound vehicle. The driver of the motorcycle, a 72 year-old man from Wakefield Quebec, was transported to West Parry Sound Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver and a passenger of the SUV were transported to the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.

Aspdin Road was closed, for several hours, while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators assisted with the investigation.

The investigation into the factors that led up to the collision is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to call Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak with victim services, Muskoka Victim Services can be reached at 1-844-762-9945.

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Jeremy BAYNES – Drunk Driving

(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.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant in the Town of Huntsville, resulting in the recovery of stolen property and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs.

On August 2, 2024, members of the OPP Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Orillia Detachment CSCU, and Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence on Main Street.

As a result of the investigation, police recovered 39 tools and pieces of machinery that had been previously stolen from a local business.

In addition, the following was seized:  

·      203.70 grams of Psilocybin (Mushrooms)

·      98.76 grams of Cocaine

·      39.79 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy)

·      Four Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Vape Pens

·      119.05 grams of Illicit Cannabis

·      51 milliliters of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

·      $5,130 Canadian Currency

·      Miscellaneous Tablets

The following individuals have been arrested and charged: 

James Brooks, a 44-year-old from Huntsville:

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

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession for the purpose of distributing

·      Possession Property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

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

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 17, 2024.

Kelly Filmore, a 30-year-old from Huntsville:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other drugs

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

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

The accused was released on an Appearance notice and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 17, 2024.

Anyone with information related to this incident 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 $2000.

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Dawson SMITH – Break & Enter

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – With assistance by the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual for break and enter in the Town of Huntsville.

On July 23, 2024, at 3:47 a.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a local business on King William Street for an alarm call. After confirming the building was secure, a second alarm call was received for the same location. This time, police observed an unsecured door and evidence of entry. No individuals were found inside, but surveillance footage helped identify the accused.

As a result of the investigation, Dawson SMITH, a 22-year-old from Huntsville, has been arrested and charged:

·      Enter a place with intent to commit indictable offence

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5000

This accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the Town of Bracebridge on September 3, 2024.

The investigation into the break and enters in Huntsville is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Huntsville 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 $2000.

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Hit & Run & Assault – Two Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two people after a report of a disturbance in the Town of Huntsville.   

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Huntsville OPP officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a local business on Main Street East in the Town of Huntsville.   Upon arrival, officers located two victims that required medical attention after being assaulted. The accused’s left the scene prior to police arrival and a vehicle matching the description was located and stopped by Orillia OPP, leading to more charges for the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Johnathan THIBODEAU 33-years-old of Hamilton was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm – x 2
  • Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on August 6, 2024.

Nicholas TAYLOR 24-years-old of Selkirk was arrested and charged with: 

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to remain
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on July 30, 2024.

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Clayton WHITE Was Arrested Again

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver who failed to remain at the scene of a collision.    

On June 23, 2024, shortly before 6:30 a.m., officers of the Huntsville OPP detachment responded to a report of a single motor-vehicle collision on HWY 141 at Muskoka Road 35, in the Town of Huntsville. Officers located a vehicle in the ditch with significant damage. Witnesses advised that driver and an occupant had left the scene.  

On June 24, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., police responded to a theft in progress on  Highway 60 in Algonquin Highlands Township. Upon police arrival, it was determined that the person involved was the driver of the motor vehicle from the day prior and was subsequently arrested.

Clayton WHITE, 35-years-old of Huntsville was charged with:

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code- 2 counts

·      Mischief – destroys or damages property – 2 counts

·      Criminal Negligence Cause Bodily Harm

·      Theft under $5000

·      Dangerous operation

·      Theft of Motor Vehicle

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

·      Failure to stop after accident

·      Drive motor vehicle, no plates

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Drive motor vehicle – no licence

Minor injuries were sustained as a result of the collision.   

The accused was held in custody for a Bail Hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge. 

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2 Arrested For Break & Enter

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with several offenses related to on-going investigations into break and enters in the Town of Huntsville and surrounding area.

Huntsville OPP, assisted by the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), have been investigating multiple break-ins at business locations in the Town of Huntsville during June 2024. On June 11th, 2024, the media was informed about these incidents and appealed for the public’s help.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged 22-year-old Dylan BANNISTER of Huntsville, ON with the following offenses:

·      Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence – X 2

·      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence – X 2

·      Failure to comply with undertaking – X 3

·      Mischief Under $5000

·      Theft Under $5000

·      Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

This accused was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice and has been remanded into custody.

Police have also charged 21-year-old Easton CHILDERHOSE, of Huntsville, with:

·      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Fail to comply with probation order – X 2

This accused was released on an Undertaking with a future court date of July 30, 2024, in the Town of Bracebridge.

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Thomas FLETCHER Was Arrested Again

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual after a report of a disturbance in a residence in the Town of Huntsville.   

On June 7, 2024, at 4:13a.m., officers of the Huntsville OPP detachment responded to a report of a disturbance at an address on Ferguson Road in the Town of Huntsville. When officers arrived, an individual was arrested for assaulting two individuals.   

As a result of the investigation, Thomas FLETCHER 34-years-old of Huntsville was arrested and charged with: 

  • Assault – two counts
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Uttering threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The victims received minor injuries and did not require transport to a medical facility.  

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge. 

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Lisa CECY Arrested Again – Violent Robbery

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a female after a report of a robbery in the Town of Huntsville.   

On June 4, 2024, at 8:18a.m., officers of the Huntsville OPP detachment responded to a report of a robbery in the Town of Huntsville. The victim was at an address on Susan Street when he was assaulted, and his property taken. The victim was able to leave the location and called 911. The victim was treated and released from hospital. 

As a result of the investigation, Lisa CECY 48-years-old of Huntsville was arrested and charged with: 

  • Robbery with violence
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge. 

Anyone with information related to this incident 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 $2000.

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Zackary SMITH Was Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with operation while impaired after he was stopped for speeding on Highway 11 in the Town of Huntsville.

On May 2, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., police were conducting speed enforcement when a vehicle was stopped for travelling at 164 kilometers per hour (km/hr) in a posted 100 km/hr limit. Upon speaking with the driver, police were led into an impaired driving investigation and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made. As a result, the accused was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.  

As a result of the investigation, Zackary SMITH, 30 years of age, from the Town of Huntsville was charged with:

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

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

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

The driver had their license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for fourteen days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on June 18, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. If you plan on consuming drugs or alcohol, please arrange a safe ride home. If you suspect someone to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired, please call 9-1-1.

Anyone with information related to this incident 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 $2000.