(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.