Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple drug and weapon related charges after a call for a disturbance was reported late in the evening of January 2nd, 2025.
On January 2, 2025, Orillia OPP were called to a residence within the city for a disturbance. Officers arrived and located two individuals attempting to leave the location. Both individuals were arrested after suspected drugs, weapons, drug paraphernalia and cellular devices were located with them.
As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:
· 34 grams Cocaine
· 21 grams Fentanyl
· $2,265 Canadian currency
· Digital scales and packaging
· 3 cellular devices
· 3 edged weapons
Susan Bazinet, 51 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:
· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Jerrica Smith, 26 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:
· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· Obstruct Peace Officer
The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on January 3, 2025, to answer to the charges.