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Minden Hills OPP Police Press Releases

Police Fire, One Dead – OPP Refuse To Answer Questions #FTP #FilmThePolice

(MINDEN HILLS TWP., ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a disturbance in Minden Hills Township, in which the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoked its mandate.

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, shortly after 5:30 p.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to a disturbance at a residence on Gelert Road. During the interaction, police discharged a firearm. 

One person was located deceased on the property. 

There is no threat to public safety. 

The investigation is ongoing, and residents should continue to expect an increased police presence in the area. Gelert Road is currently closed from Louise Lane South to Ingoldsby Road.

As the SIU has invoked its mandate, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any media inquiries related to the SIU investigation should be directed to [email protected].

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Minden Hills OPP

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF MINDEN HILLS, ON) – The week of December 15-21, 2024 had been busy in Haliburton County with officers making three arrests for impaired driving.

On December 15, 2024, just after 1:48 p.m., Haliburton OPP officers received a traffic complaint about a possible impaired driver in the village of Minden. Haliburton OPP officers located the vehicle in question on Highway 35 and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation. Through investigation the driver was charged with an impaired driving offence.

 Darlene PROPER, a 68-year-old female from Minden was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)

On December 18, 2024, at 12:13 p.m., Haliburton OPP officers received a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 35 in Minden. Haliburton OPP located the vehicle in question on County Road 21 and conducted a traffic stop. Through investigation the driver was charged with impaired driving offences.

Michael GUNN, a 56-year-old male from Minden was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 Plus)

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Operation while prohibited

·        Driving while Suspended – Highway Traffic Act Offence

On December 21, 2024, at 10:07 a.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Bobcaygeon Road in the Village of Minden. The driver emitted an odour of alcohol and through investigation the driver was charged with an impaired driving offence.

Bruce SIMPSON, a 59-year-old male from Minden was charged with:

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

All accused parties named above have been released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. Until then they face 90-day driver’s licence suspensions and 7-day vehicle impoundments.

The Haliburton Highlands OPP remains vigilant in their goal to take alcohol & drug-impaired drivers off our roads through strict enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Violent Robbery – Steven NORMAN & Michael GUNN Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF MINDEN HILLS, ON) –The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals in relation to an assault and robbery that occurred earlier this month.

On February 9, 2024, shortly after 4:30 a.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment responded to an assault and robbery with a weapon on Parkside Street in Minden. The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A thorough investigation was conducted by the Haliburton Highlands OPP Crime Unit. 

As a result of the investigation, Steven NORMAN, 44-year-old of Minden Hills, has been charged with:

·        Aggravated assault

·        Robbery using firearm

·        Possession of a weapon

·        Possession of a weapon while prohibited

Michael GUNN, 28-year-old of Minden Hills, has been charged with:

·        Aggravated assault

·        Robbery using firearm

·        Possession of a weapon

·        Fail to comply release order

·        Possession of a firearm while prohibited

Both were held for a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are asking that anyone with any information and have not spoken to police to contact Haliburton Highlands OPP at 705-286-1431 or the OPP Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122.