Members of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged four people and seized a loaded firearm along with drugs from a vehicle stopped for speeding on Highway 11 in the Town of Huntsville.
On May 28, 2023, at approximately 11:50 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 11 in the Town of Huntsville. Following further investigation, four males in the vehicle were arrested and a loaded Glock 9mm handgun and baton were located. As well as 582.5 grams of methamphetamine, 46 grams of crack-cocaine and 67 grams of suspected fentanyl were seized.
As a result of the investigation, with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), three males from the City of Brampton and one male from the Town of Bradford were charged with:
– Possession of Schedule 1 for the Purpose of Trafficking, CDSA 5(2) X 4
– Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88 X 2
– Possession of Prohibited Device or ammunition for Dangerous Purpose CC 88
– Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo CC 95(1)
– Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 95 (1)
– Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm CC 94
– Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Prohibited Device or Ammunition CC 94
– Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition CC 92(2)
– Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 91(1)
– Breach of Firearms Regulations – Transport Firearm or Restricted Weapon CC 86(2)
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)
One of the males was also charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court CC 145(5)(a) X 2. One of the males was also charged with Carrying Concealed Weapon CC 90.
Three of the males were held for bail and one male released on an Undertaking.
Members of Huntsville OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value 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 anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
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I like Mr Lawson’s comments regarding showing more respect and support for our police force .We don’t want to become like California where we see looting and trashing businesses in broad daylight.
I wanted to drive thru downtown today to ensure I validate what I had thought to be true. Indeed, a quick google search will also confirm that a bench at the newly designed and landscaped Kent Park across from Algonquin Outfitters, was dedicated with pride colours last year on July 18th, 2022. The following is taken from the Huntsville Doppler, printed on the 17th July. “Forth explains that just last month, Muskoka Pride donated rainbow benches to all municipalities in Muskoka to help to ensure a year-round visible symbol of the commitment to diverse and inclusive communities. The funding was provided through the District of Muskoka’s Community Enhancement grant. “Mission accomplished! The bench is in a beautiful park and located in a highly visible area that is well maintained. There is already a visible presence of support and community within the same vicinity.
If it isn’t obvious by now, Toronto street gangs have been franchising their drug operations to northern towns for a few years, and Huntsville is no exception. I personally don’t know anyone under the age of 80 who has died from Covid, but I can count dozens of young men and women from this town who have fallen victim to the opioid crisis. Imagine being a police officer with a young family, approaching this vehicle alone at 11 at night. You would have a split second to decide whether one of these guys might open fire on you. If you end up shooting one of them, society might want you charged with murder. That displays real bravery and courage that we should recognize. Yet, we are told that men dressing like women are our brave heroes, and police are an evil force that needs defunding. The progressive fantasy utopia is dissolving, and reality is getting closer and closer to home.