(COLLINGWOOD, ON). The Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest in connection with an incident on a Collingwood trail on April 16, 2025, where a young adult female was approached and threatened.
Following an investigation on April 17, 2025, the officers of the Collingwood OPP arrested Marc Belisle, a 22-year-old male from Collingwood. Belisle has been charged with Criminal Harassment under the Criminal Code of Canada and was also arrested on the strength of outstanding warrants. Belisle was held in custody for a bail hearing on April 18, 2025.
The case was managed by members of the Collingwood OPP Crime Unit, led by Detective Sergeant Jason Lloyd. The safety of our community is our top priority, and the OPP is dedicated to addressing crime with all available resources to ensure public safety.
The Collingwood OPP Crime Unit has concluded that there is no ongoing threat to public safety related to this incident. We thank the public for their cooperation and vigilance in reporting information that assisted in this investigation.
The OPP encourages residents to remain mindful of their surroundings while using trails and public spaces. Stay alert, travel in groups when possible, and report any suspicious behaviour to police immediately.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
Sgt Wes Staddon
Collingwood/Blue Mountains OPP
