Huntsville O.P.P. have arrested a male who is responsible for multiple offenses.
On September 18, 2025, a male was involved in a shoplifting incident at the Freshmart in Port Sydney Ontario where alcohol and other food items were taken. The male was identified on September 30, 2025 and was arrested for his involvement. The male was released from custody with a pending court date at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario.
Later in the day of September 30, 2025 at approximately 2 p.m., Huntsville O.P.P. officers responded to a report of a male brandishing a weapon thought to be a knife, in the area West Road in Huntsville.
The investigation revealed the suspect to be the same male arrested and released earlier in the day. Although the suspects behaviour was aggressive, no members of the public were injured.
Witnesses provided valuable information and as a result of the investigation the male was located and arrested without incident.
At this time, the accused, Saverio Cerra, 47 years old of Huntsville Ontario has been charged with:
· Assault with a Weapon
· Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
· Theft under $5000
The accused was held in custody and will appear in Bail Court before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on October 1, 2025.
The Huntsville O.P.P. want to thank all witnesses and advise there is no concern for public safety.
