UPDATE: FOURTH PERSON CHARGED WITH MISCHIEF IN ROCK-THROWING INCIDENT IN GRAVENHURST AFTER 10 VEHICLES DAMAGED IN DRIVE-BY SEPT. 16

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

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GRAVENHURST — A drive-by rock-throwing incident led to another police charge yesterday a month after the disturbing incident.

On Wednesday, September 16, officers responded to multiple reports of mischief that occurred during the very early morning hours in the town of Gravenhurst.

Parked vehicles were damaged after rocks were thrown from a moving vehicle resulting in smashed windows.

Ten vehicles were reportedly damaged that were parked on First Street South, Winewood Avenue West, Muskoka Road South, Main Street and Oriole Crescent.

As a result three Port Sydney youths, aged 14, 16 and 17 years old, were each charged with 10 counts of Mischief.

On October 14, as a result of the ongoing investigation, police arrested and charged 20-year-old Wesley French, of Gravenhurst, with Mischief X 10 and Obstruct Peace Officer. French is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge November 10, 2026.

Police continue to investigate and ask that anyone who may have further information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you remain wish to remain anonymous, you may reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com. Incident number for reference is E261347571.

Amber Goltz shows the palm-sized rock that cracked her windshield after it was thrown at her SUV shortly after midnight Sept. 16. PHOTO Mark Clairmont MuskokaTODAY.com
Police were looking for this dark-coloured pick-up truck they suspect may be involved in eight rock-throwing and damaging of vehicles overnight Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Gravenhurst. PHOTO OPP

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