(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On June 16, 2025, officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a disturbance at a location in Collingwood, where a verbal dispute had escalated into intimate partner violence.
A 35-year-old male assaulted a female, damaged her personal property, and was found in possession of a spring-assisted knife with a brass knuckle handle. During the arrest, the individual resisted officers and damaged a police cruiser. Additionally, the individual uttered threats against an officer. The individual was found to be in breach of existing prohibition orders and undertakings.
As a result of the investigation, the 35-year-old male from Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with:
- Assault, contrary to Section 266 of the Criminal Code
- Mischief – Destroys or Damages Property, section 430(1)(a)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon, section 91(2)
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (2 counts), section 117.01(1)
- Mischief – Renders Property Dangerous, Useless, Inoperative or Ineffective (2 counts), section 430(1)(b)
- Failure to Comply with Undertaking (2 counts), section 145(4)(a)
- Failure to Comply with Release Order, section 145(5)(a)
- Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie, ON. This bail hearing took place on June 17, 2025.
The OPP is committed to addressing intimate partner violence and ensuring public safety. No further details will be released to protect the victim and integrity of the court process.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP at (705) 445-4321 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
Sgt Wes Staddon
Collingwood & The Blue Mountains OPP
