Bracebridge OPP charge three young people with multiple offences

Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three local young people in an ongoing criminal investigation.

Bracebridge OPP officers responded to several calls for service regarding mischief and destruction of property on October 11, 2024, in the area of Salmon Avenue, Manitoba Street, and McMurray Street in Bracebridge. Victims reported that suspects had smashed their property, including a vehicle, suspects also entered a recreation centre and caused significant damage to maintenance equipment and at another residential address, stole a vehicle. Officers began collecting evidence, including surveillance footage, and on Saturday, October 12, 2024, just after 3:30 p.m., a police officer spotted the stolen vehicle travelling on Forest Glen Trail in Gravenhurst. As the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle attempted to flee, however it became stuck and the suspect fled on foot.

Officers contained the area and with the assistance of the OPP K-9 Unit and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) along with information from members of the community, conducted a search of the area and located the suspect.

A 15-year-old youth from Port Carling, whose identity is protected under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is facing the following charges:

• Mischief OVER $5000 CC 430(3) X 2
• Theft of Motor Vehicle CC 333.1
• Mischief -Obstructs or Interferes with Use of Property CC 430(1)(c) X 2
• Mischief -Destroys or Damages Property CC 430(1)(a) X 2
• Obstruct Peace Officer CC 129(a)
• Dangerous Operation CC 320.13(1)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime CC 354(1)(a)
• Flight from Peace Officer CC 320.17
• Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose CC 88
• Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent CC 348(1)(a) X 2
• Mischief- Renders Property Useless, Inoperative or Ineffective CC 430(1)(b) X 2
• Theft Under $5000 from a Motor Vehicle CC 334(b)

He was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice Youth Court in Bracebridge on October 14, 2024 to answer to his charges.

Two additional 15-year-old young people have been identified and will be facing charges as well.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com.

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