MAN, 22, ‘BRANDISHING KNIFE’ AT HUNTSVILLE PLACE MALL ARRESTED, CHARGED

HUNTSVILLE — A 22-year-old Huntsville man was in Bracebridge bail court this morning after police were called yesterday to the Huntsville Place Mall for a report of a male possibly brandishing a knife.

On Thursday, April 24, at 5 p.m., OPP officers responded to the King William Street business centre.

They say their investigation revealed the accused had brandished what was believed to be a knife and was behaving aggressively.

Although the suspect’s behaviour was aggressive, no members of the public were injured.

The man left the area, but was quickly located by police at an apartment building a short distance away.

Witnesses provided valuable information and as a result of the investigation Easton Childerhose was arrested without incident.

The 22-year-old was charged with:

• Assault with a Weapon
• Weapons Dangerous
• Assault Peace Officer X 2
• Breach of Probation X 2

Childerhose was held in custody to appear in Bail Court before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on April 25, 2025.

Police thank all witnesses and advise there is no further concern for public safety.