8th person charged in connection with 2025 home invasion near Huntsville, Ont., OPP says | CBC News

"Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested and charged an eighth person in connection with a home invasion last year east of Huntsville, Ont. Police said they received reports of an armed home invasion in the community of Hillside on July 1, 2025 shortly before 5 a.m. At the time, the OPP said 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."

"Police said the person has been charged with: three counts of robbery using a firearm, restricted or prohibited; kidnapping while using a firearm confine; two counts of forcible confinement; assault with a weapon; pointing a firearm; using a firearm while committing an offence; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; theft of a motor vehicle; and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence."

"The highway was later reopened. Six people were arrested and charged shortly after the incident. A seventh person was arrested and charged in December. Police did not release the person's name or sex. Police said the accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing. Investigators said they believe other suspects, who may be armed and dangerous, remain at large. The OPP is asking the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police."

Ontario Provincial Police arrested and charged an eighth person in connection with a July 1, 2025 armed home invasion east of Huntsville. The OPP closed parts of Highway 11 during the investigation before reopening it. Six people were arrested shortly after the incident and a seventh in December. The eighth accused is a 32-year-old from Brampton; police did not release the person's name or sex. Charges include firearms offences, robbery, kidnapping, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, motor vehicle theft and conspiracy. The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing. Investigators say other suspects may be armed and at large and ask the public to report suspicious activity.

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