SIX SUSPECTS AGED 16-27 CHARGED IN TUESDAY’S KIDNAPPING, ROBBERY HOME INVASION IN HILLSDALE, WITH  OTHER ARMED SUSPECTS BEING SOUGHT

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

HUNTSVILLE — Tuesday’s terrifying police pursuit along Highway 11 has led to six GTA residents being charged in connection with a home invasion in the Hillside area, east of Huntsville.

A day later all the accused were in custody for a bail hearing Wednesday before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on July 2, 2025.

Police are also searching for other armed suspects at still at large and are seeking the public’s help in apprehending the unknown number of them.

July 1, shortly before 5 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 opened later in the morning and a hold-and-secure order for drivers to remain in their vehicles on the highway along with nearby residents in Severn Bridge at the Severn River after a car crash was issued and was also lifted at the same time.

Following the preliminary investigation, six people were arrested.

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 911 and do not approach. The OPP urges the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity to police.

The six suspects were arrested and in court the following day. Armed police and one of their dogs were seen searching in one social media post. PHOTO social media

  • As a result of the investigation, Moesaiah Edwards, age 22, of Mississauga and Dante Williams, 27, 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)

  • D’Andre Braithwaite, 20, of Ajax, was charged with:

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)

  • Rayquoi Chow, 20, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

  • Peter Stewart, 26,

    of North York, was charged with:

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)

  • And a 16-year-old unidentified Toronto youth was charged with:

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.

Police say they used a number of specialized OPP units provided assistance during the incident, including the Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Aviation Services, crisis negotiators and Central Region crime units. The OPP worked closely with the Canadian National Police Service, Ministry of Transportation and emergency medical services to ensure public safety and support operational needs.

The Huntsville OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

Anyone with any information that may assist this investigation is asked to contact the Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or [ontariocrimestoppers.ca]ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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