October 14, 2024

THREE 15-YEAR-OLDS FACE MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER RAMPAGE IN BRACEBRIDGE FRIDAY

BRACEBRIDGE — A wild teenage rampage downtown here Friday has three 15-year-olds facing multiple police charges.

One of them was in bail court Monday morning.

The OPP have started an ongoing criminal investigation after responding to several calls regarding mischief and destruction of property Oct. 11 in the area of Salmon Avenue, Manitoba Street and McMurray Street in Bracebridge.

Victims reported that suspects had smashed their property, including a vehicle.

They also entered the new recreation centre causing significant damage to maintenance equipment.

At another residence a vehicle was stolen.

Officers began collecting evidence, including surveillance footage.

The next day, just after 3:30 p.m., an officer spotted the stolen vehicle travelling on Forest Glen Trail in Gravenhurst.

As the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle attempted to flee, however it became stuck and the suspect fled on foot.

Officers contained the area and with the assistance of the OPP K-9 Unit and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) along with information from members of the community, conducted a search of the area and located the suspect.

A 15-year-old youth from Port Carling, whose identity is protected under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is facing the following charges:

Mischief OVER $5000 CC 430(3) X 2
Theft of Motor Vehicle CC 333.1
Mischief -Obstructs or Interferes with Use of Property CC 430(1)(c) X 2
Mischief -Destroys or Damages Property CC 430(1)(a) X 2
Obstruct Peace Officer CC 129(a)
Dangerous Operation CC 320.13(1)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime CC 354(1)(a)
Flight from Peace Officer CC 320.17
Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose CC 88
Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent CC 348(1)(a) X 2
Mischief- Renders Property Useless, Inoperative or Ineffective CC 430(1)(b) X 2
Theft Under $5000 from a Motor Vehicle CC 334(b)

The youth was held in custody to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice Youth Court in Bracebridge on Oct. 14, 2024 to answer to his charges.

Two additional 15-year-old young people have been identified and also face charges.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com.