The Orillia OPP have arrested two individuals following a traffic stop on two e-bike operators in the City of Orillia on May 28, 2022.
On May 28, 2022, shortly after 7 p.m. an officer observed two e-bikes in Orillia driving in an unsafe manner and not properly wearing their safety equipment.
Upon stopping the individuals, one individual was identified to be a suspended driver and had an outstanding warrant. During the investigation police located a black pellet gun, a conducted energy weapon, as well as suspected fentanyl.
The second individual was also identified as a suspended driver. Police located suspected cocaine in the possession of the second individual during the investigation.
As a result, Police have charged the following individuals:
Adam Norwood (age35), of Orillia ON, with the following:
- Possession of weapon for dangerous
- Unauthorized possession of weapon
- Possession break in instruments
- Possession of a schedule I substance- Opioid (other than heroin),
- Driving while under suspension
- Operate motor vehicle without insurance
- Power-assisted bicycle not in good working order
The accused was released on an Undertaking and will appear on July 19, 2022, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, Ontario.
Christopher Draper (age 38), of Orillia ON, with the following:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance- Cocaine
- Driving while under suspension
- Operate motor vehicle without insurance
- Power-assisted bicycle not in good working order
The accused was released on an Undertaking and will appear on July 19, 2022, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, Ontario.