TEENS CHARGED AFTER $50,000 DAMAGE DONE DOING DONUTS ON HUNTSVILLE SOCCER FIELD

HUNTSVILLE Two Huntsville teens doing donuts on a soccer field face charges after police estimate they caused $50,000 damage late Monday night.

OPP have charged the two following a mischief investigation in the area of Greer Road and Muskoka Rd. 10.

They say that on July 24, at 11:30 p.m., officers were contacted by a member of the public reporting two vehicles doing burnouts on a soccer field in the area.

Officers began an investigation and identified both involved drivers.

They estimate the damage to be in excess of $50,000.

As a result, 18-year-old William Vanderhorn was charged with mischief over $5,000.

And a 16-year-old male of Huntsville was charged with:

  • Mischief over $5,000
  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Drive motor vehicle -no licence

The two accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on a later date.

The 16-year-old’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

Anyone with information is asked to call Huntsville OPP at 1(888)310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Police photos from last night show some $50,000 damage done to a sports field on Greer Road and Muskoka Rd. 10 in Huntsville. Photos OPP