The Bracebridge detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people with several offenses after investigating a shoplift complaint in Gravenhurst.
On October 9, 2025, at 2:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report of a theft from a local licensed retailer located on Edward Street in Gravenhurst. Store staff were quick to gather key information, and officers located the involved vehicle at a service centre on Highway 11 North a short time later.
As a result of their investigation, police have charged 35-year-old Matthew JOHNSTON of Haliburton with:
- Theft under $5000
- Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
- Obstruct peace officer
- Driving while under suspension
- Operate motor vehicle without insurance
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor.
He was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge for a bail hearing on October 10, 2025 to answer to his charges.
Police have also charged 37-year-old Amanda CORBY of Highland Grove, ON with:
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
- Obstruct peace officer
- Fail to comply with probation order.
She was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge for a bail hearing on October 10, 2025 to answer to her charges.
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