The Orillia OPP made drug arrests as the result of a traffic stop in Orillia.
On February 28, 2018, Orillia OPP conducted a routine traffic stop on Front Street South in Orillia.
It was determined that the driver Steven McGinn age 26 of Orillia was a suspended driver. The accused was arrested and further investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. As a result the vehicle was searched and police located crack cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and a large amount of cash along with other items consistent with drug trafficking.
The accused is charged with:
- Three counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance
- Three Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of a weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Driving While Under Suspension
- Drive Motor Vehicle No Validation on Plate
The accused was held in custody and is set to appear for a bail hearing on March 8, 2018.
The passenger of the vehicle, 25 year old, Dylan MacDonald of Orillia has also been arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance
- Three Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Breach of Probation
The accused was released on a Promise to Appear for April 17, 2018 in Orillia.
