The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 289 calls for service from Monday, August 29, to Sunday, September 04, 2022.
Traffic complaints and enforcement
Ninety-five investigations were conducted by detachment members the past week.
R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Six, R.I.D.E lanes were set up by detachment members on area roadways the past week.
Impaired Investigations
On August 29, 2022, at approximately 6:10 p.m., a vehicle was stopped on Muskoka Rd 10 in the town of Huntsville due to a traffic complaint. As a result of the investigation, Michael SIMPSON (53 years of age) of Muskoka lakes Twp, Ontario was charged with the following:
– Operation of a motor vehicle with over 80 mgs of alcohol in his blood contrary to section, 320.14 (1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
– Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired contrary to section 320.14 (1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
Mr. SIMPSON was released from custody and is scheduled to appear on October 11, 2022, in the Ontario Court of Justice, Muskoka.
Domestic Violence
Detachment members investigated four domestic disputes the past week. Charges have been laid in two of the four investigations.
One accused has been charged with, assault contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear on September 27, 2022, in the Ontario Court of Justice, Muskoka.
One accused has been charged with theft under $5000 contrary to section 334 (b) of the Criminal Code.
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear on October 25, 2022, in the Ontario Court of Justice, Muskoka.
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Six motor vehicle collisions were investigated the past week. Please reduce your risk of being involved in a collision by following the rules of the road, and drive according to conditions i.e.: construction, weather, volume of traffic.
Reporting information to Police
Anyone with information, dash camera, or home security video footage involving any incident is asked to contact Huntsville OPP Detachment at (705) 789-5551 or the OPP Provincial Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122.
You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon arrest.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
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