On March 15, 2025 at approximately 1858 hours The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a Theft at various businesses at 111 Howland Drive, Huntsville.
Police located the suspect and discovered various stolen items. In addition, a quantity of drugs were found on the male as well. During this investigation, officers uncovered details that the male may be responsible for several acts of vandalism in the community recently. The vandalism is related to spray painting walls and signs.
Charged is Scott James Hampson, 29 years old of Huntsville Ontario.
· Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING x 2
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on April 22, 2025.
The Huntsville O.P.P. is continuing with the investigation into the vandalism and ask that anyone with information on similar acts of vandalism contact the Huntsville O.P.P. detachment at 705-789-5551
The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
