Scott Barry Sylvester 36 years of no fixed address Midland, was arrested on February 4, 2024 shortly after 7:00 a.m. by members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment in relation to a series of reported mischief related events in the Manly Street and Galloway Boulevard area of Midland.
Officers responded after the OPP Communication Centre received calls from community remembers reporting that an individual on foot was throwing wooden objects and rocks at homes and vehicles in the Manly Street and Galloway Boulevard area.
The accused was located and arrested nearby and transported to Detachment where the accused assaulted officers who were continuing the investigation.
Charges issued contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada in relation to this investigation are as follows.
- Mischief – destroys or damages property (three counts)
- Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
- Mischief Over $5,000
- Assault a Peace Officer While Carrying a Weapon (two counts)
- Assault a Peace Officer (two counts)
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear before Ontario Court of Justice on a future date.
Anyone who may have information of a property crime are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your anonymous information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/submit-a-tip/submit-a-tip. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on Twitter or Facebook.