The Orillia OPP have arrested and charged two people with multiple weapons charges following a traffic stop on West St. North.
On June 29, 2022, shortly before 9:30 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on West St. in Orillia. One person provided a false name and was arrested. Upon searching the individual, a loaded firearm was found on the individual. Officers also located a can of bear spray in the vehicle. Police also learned that the arrested individual was currently breaching their conditions from previous charges. Both individuals were subsequently arrested and charged resulting from the stop.
Jalen Salmon 19 years of age, of North York ON was charged with the following:
· Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition
· Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition
· Careless Use of a Firearm
· Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
· Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
· Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm Obtained by Crime
· Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There Was a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
· Transport Firearm in a Careless Manner
· Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo
· Possession of a Prohibited device
· Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (Two Counts)
· Obstruct Peace Officer
· Possess firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
· Failure to comply with Release order (Four Counts)
The accused was held for a bail hearing on June 30, 2022, at the Barrie Court of Justice.
Mark Trowbridge 41 years of age, of Orillia was charged with the following:
· Careless Use of a Firearm
· Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (Two Counts)
· Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
· Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
· Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There Was a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
· Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo
· Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm Obtained by Crime
· Transport Firearm in a Careless Manner
· Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition
The accused was held for a bail hearing on June 30, 2022, at the Barrie Court of Justice.
