The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged two individuals with several offenses related to on-going investigations into break and enters in Huntsville and the surrounding area.
Huntsville OPP, assisted by the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), has been investigating multiple break-ins at business locations during June. On June 11, the media was informed about these incidents and appealed for the public's help.
As a result of the investigation, police have charged 22-year-old Dylan Bannister of Huntsville with:
· Break, Enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence - X 2
· Break, Enter a place - commit indictable offence - X 2
· Failure to comply with undertaking - X 3
· Mischief Under $5000
· Theft Under $5000
· Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code
This accused was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice and has been remanded into custody.
Police have also charged 21-year-old Easton Childerhose of Huntsville, with:
· Break, Enter a place - commit indictable offence
· Fail to comply with probation order - X 2
This accused was released on an Undertaking with a future court date of July 30, in Bracebridge.
The investigation into the break and enters in Huntsville is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
