One individual is in custody following a serious incident that occurred on Hanna Street in Midland yesterday afternoon.
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, just after 5:30 p.m., officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a stabbing inside a residence on Hanna Street in the Town of Midland. Upon arrival, officers located a 64-year-old male suffering from serious injuries.
A suspect was found elsewhere within the residence and was taken into custody without incident.
Once the scene was secured by responding officers, the injured male received essential care from Simcoe County Paramedics and the Midland Fire Department. He was first transported to a local hospital and subsequently transferred to a Toronto-area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation, Griffin Black, 19 years old, of Midland, ON, has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:
- Attempt to Commit Murder
- Assault with a Weapon
- Aggravated Assault
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 20, 2025.
Police presence in the area has decreased however officers continue to investigate at the scene of the incident. A thank you to community concern for a family pet that escaped the home during the incident, the pet is safe and has been returned.
Investigators are asking anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Southern Georgian Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
