Toronto man facing slew of charges in relation to July 1 incident that prompted a lockdown near Washago and closure of highway
Police have arrested a seventh person in relation to a home invasion on Canada Day in the Hillside area, east of Huntsville.
On July 1, shortly before 5 a.m., police responded to reports of an armed home invasion at a private residence.
“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. A hold-and-secure order was issued during the incident,” Huntsville OPP stated in a news release.
On Wednesday, police arrested Syrus Hamilton, 25, of Toronto, and charged him with the following:
Robbery using a firearm (restricted or prohibited)
Kidnapping while using certain firearms
Kidnapping while using a firearm
Forcible confinement (two counts)
Assault with a weapon
Pointing a firearm
Using a firearm while committing an offence
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Break and enter a dwelling house — commit an indictable offence
Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
Theft of a motor vehicle
Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Failure to comply with a release order other than to attend court
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for Thursday in Bracebridge.
Six other people have been charged in connection with the incident, and police believe additional suspects, who may be armed and dangerous, remain at large.
Investigators are also looking for a stolen silver Honda CR-V with Ontario licence plate CZFE 895.
Anyone with any information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.