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Published October 31, 2025

Man charged with impaired as kids trick-or-treating in Gravenhurst

Man charged with impaired as kids trick-or-treating in Gravenhurst
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A scare in Gravenhurst while many children were trick-or-treating.

Around 7:45 Friday night, police say officers responded to a call from a person about the driving behaviour of a motorist in the area of John and Peter Streets, while kids were out on Halloween.

Police quickly located the vehicle on Muskoka Road South and conducted a traffic stop in a retail parking lot.

A 31-year-old Bracebridge man was charged with the following:

  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Operation while impaired
  • Over 80
  • Stunt driving
  • Fail to comply with probation
  • Novice driver- B.A.C. above zero

He will appear in court on November 18.

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