On January 28, 2023 at 9:15 p.m. Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to an emergency call from a resident on First Street South in Gravenhurst. The caller fled after a person entered his home, harassed several people inside and assaulted him, to call for help.
Police arrived, located and charged 44-year-old Charmaine HOLTZ of Gravenhurst, ON with the following:
- Assault with a Weapon CC 267(a)
- Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm CC 264.1(1)(a)
- Mischief CC 430(1)(a)
- Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose CC 88
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm CC 91(1)
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order CC117.01(1)
- Fail to Comply with Probation CC 733.1(1)
She was held for a bail hearing and will next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 9, 2023.
Police have also charged 40-year-old Daniel MURPHY of Orillia with Obstruct Peace Officer CC 129(a) and Personation with Intent to Avoid Arrest CC 403(1)(d) as a result of his involvement in the incident. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on March 16, 2023 to answer to his charges.
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