The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged six individuals in connection with a home invasion in the Hillside area, east of Huntsville. Public assistance is being sought to locate additional suspects.
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, shortly before 5:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of an armed home invasion at a private residence in the Hillside area. 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. The highway has since fully reopened. A hold-and-secure order was issued during the incident and has since been lifted.
Following the preliminary investigation, six individuals were taken into custody. Investigators believe additional suspects, who may be armed and dangerous, remain at large, along with a stolen silver Honda CRV with Ontario plate CZFE 895. If seen, call 9-1-1 and do not approach. The OPP urges the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity to police.
As a result of the investigation, Moesaiah EDWARDS, age 22 of Mississauga, and Dante WILLIAMS, age 27 of Oshawa, were each charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a)
- Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a) - two counts
- Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
- Pointing a firearm, section 87
- Firearm - use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88
- Robbery with violence, section 343(a) - two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
- Uttering threats - case death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
- Theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)
D'Andre BRATHWAITE, age 20 of Ajax, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a)
- Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a) - two counts
- Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
- Pointing a firearm, section 87
- Firearm - use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88
- Robbery with violence, section 343(a) - two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
- Uttering threats - case death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
- Theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court, section 145(5)(a)
Rayquoi CHOW, age 20 of Brampton, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a)
- Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a) - two counts
- Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
- Pointing a firearm, section 87
- Firearm - use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88
- Robbery with violence, section 343(a) - two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
- Uttering threats - case death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
- Theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court, section 145(5)(a) - two counts
Peter STEWART, age 26 of North York, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a)
- Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a) - two counts
- Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
- Pointing a firearm, section 87
- Firearm - use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88
- Robbery with violence, section 343(a) - two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
- Uttering threats - case death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
- Theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, section 117.01(1)
A 16-year-old of Toronto was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a) - two counts
- Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
- Pointing a firearm, section 87
- Firearm - use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, section 88
- Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a) - two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
- Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
- Theft of motor vehicle, section 333.1
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)
- Fail to comply with sentence, section Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA )137
The identity of the youth is protected under the YCJA and will not be released.
All the accused remain in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on July 2, 2025.
A number of specialized OPP units provided assistance during the incident, including the Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Aviation Services, crisis negotiators and Central Region crime units. The OPP worked closely with the Canadian National Police Service, Ministry of Transportation and emergency medical services to ensure public safety and support operational needs.
The Huntsville OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.
Anyone with any information that may assist this investigation is asked to contact the Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.