(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people with several offenses after investigating a shoplift complaint in Gravenhurst.

On October 9, 2025, at 2:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report of a theft from a local licensed retailer located on Edward Street in Gravenhurst. Store staff were quick to gather key information, and officers located the involved vehicle at a service centre on Highway 11 North a short time later.



As a result of their investigation, police have charged 35-year-old Matthew JOHNSTON of Haliburton with:

Theft under $5000
Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
Obstruct peace officer
Driving while under suspension
Operate motor vehicle without insurance
Having care or control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor.
He was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge for a bail hearing on October 10, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Police have also charged 37-year-old Amanda CORBY of Highland Grove, ON with:

Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
Obstruct peace officer
Fail to comply with probation order.
She was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge for a bail hearing on October 10, 2025 to answer to her charges.

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