The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one male party following a disturbance at an Orillia area business.
On November 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., Orillia OPP officers responded to a Murphy Road area business, in the City of Orillia for a male causing a disturbance and damaging property.
Upon arrival, officers were met by a very aggressive male. Through investigation, this male was found to be committing numerous Criminal Code offences. While officers were arresting this individual, he made attempts to flee and further assaulted numerous officers.
As a result of this investigation, Kierin Gent, 31-years-old, of Niagara Region has been charged with:
- Mischief under $5000 contrary to section 430(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC) x2
- Causing a Disturbance contrary to section 175(1)(a) CC
- Failure to comply with release order contrary to section 145(5)(a) CC
- Obstruct Peace Officer contrary to section 129(a) CC
- Resist Peace Officer contrary section 129(a)CC x2
- Assault a Peace Officer contrary to section 270(1)(a) CC
The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
