The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged six individuals in connection with a home invasion in the Hillside area, east of Huntsville. Public assistance is being sought to locate additional suspects.
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, shortly before 5:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of an armed home invasion at a private residence in the Hillside area. As the situation developed, the investigation extended beyond the original location, prompting the closure of Highway 11 in both directions between Severn River Road and Coopers Falls Road, and between Canning Road and Graham Road. The highway has since fully reopened. A hold-and-secure order was issued during the incident and has since been lifted.
Following the preliminary investigation, six individuals were taken into custody. Investigators believe additional suspects, who may be armed and dangerous, remain at large, along with a stolen silver Honda CRV with Ontario plate CZFE 895. If seen, call 9-1-1 and do not approach. The OPP urges the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity to police.
As a result of the investigation, a 22 yr old of Mississauga, and a 27 yr old of Oshawa, were each charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a)
- Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a) – two counts
- Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
- Pointing a firearm, section 87
- Firearm – use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88
- Robbery with violence, section 343(a) – two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
- Uttering threats – case death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
- Theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)
A 20 yr old of Ajax, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a)
- Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a) – two counts
- Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
- Pointing a firearm, section 87
- Firearm – use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88
- Robbery with violence, section 343(a) – two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
- Uttering threats – case death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
- Theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court, section 145(5)(a)
A 20 yr old of Brampton, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a)
- Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a) – two counts
- Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
- Pointing a firearm, section 87
- Firearm – use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88
- Robbery with violence, section 343(a) – two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
- Uttering threats – case death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
- Theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court, section 145(5)(a) – two counts
A 26 yr old of North York, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a)
- Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a) – two counts
- Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
- Pointing a firearm, section 87
- Firearm – use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88
- Robbery with violence, section 343(a) – two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
- Uttering threats – case death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
- Theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, section 117.01(1)
A 16-year-old of Toronto was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a) – two counts
- Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
- Pointing a firearm, section 87
- Firearm – use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, section 88
- Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a) – two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
- Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
- Theft of motor vehicle, section 333.1
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)
- Fail to comply with sentence, section Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA )137
The identity of the youth is protected under the YCJA and will not be released.
All the accused remain in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on July 2, 2025.
