The Orillia OPP Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid drug trafficking related charges and seized a quantity of drugs.
Over the last few months, Orillia CSCU began investigating individuals who were allegedly trafficking drugs in the City of Orillia to a specific address on Barrie Rd and Dunlop St. Utilizing investigative techniques police were able to gather evidence further advancing their investigation. On June 21, 2024 – satisfied with the information gathered the Orillia CSCU proceeded to the next steps in their investigation. With the assistance of Orillia OPP frontline members a search warrant was executed at an address on Barrie Rd. in the City of Orillia and four individuals were arrested and charged with several Drug related charges.
As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:
1 functioning digital scale.
Approximately 3 grams methamphetamine.
48 “PGB” capsules.
9.5 grams cocaine.
Cutting agents.
1 functioning police radio scanner.
975.00 in Canadian Currency.
brass knuckles and flick knife
Canadian Currency $1500
Sherrylynn Hart, 54 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in August 2024.
Michael Hart-Payne, 29 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in August 2024.
Tyler Johnston, 18 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Adult Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in August 2024.
Donald Kingsbury, 60 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in August 2024.