Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate traffic-related incidents through proactive enforcement and complaints from members of the public, resulting in numerous charges being laid over several days.
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, around 6:20 a.m., officers of the Orillia OPP Detachment were dispatched to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 400 Northbound near Horseshoe Valley Road in Oro-Medonte Township. Upon arrival, officers entered into an impaired operation investigation, with one party being transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old male of Deep River is facing the following charges under the Highway Traffic Act: The name of the accused was not released.
– Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
– Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
– Careless driving
– Drive motor vehicle in contravention of conditions
The accused had their licence suspended for 7 days in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.
On Tuesday, September 29, just after 3:00 p.m., an officer was conducting speed enforcement on Old Barrie Road West near Line 1 North in Oro-Medonte Township when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at a notably high rate of speed. The vehicle was found to be travelling at 133 km/hr in a posted 60 km/hr Community Safety Zone.
A 48-year-old male from Barrie is facing the following charges under the Highway Traffic Act:
– Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed – Community Zone
– Speeding – community safety zone
As a result, their vehicle has been impounded for 14 days, their licence suspended for 30 days, and the driver is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., officers of the Orillia OPP Detachment responded to a traffic complaint called in by a member of the public on Highway 11 Southbound near Coldwater Road in the City of Orillia. Officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle continued southbound, where it was observed again and officers were able to safely stop the vehicle in Oro-Medonte Township. Speaking with the driver, officers entered into an impaired operation investigation, and the driver was transported to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Samantha Burton, 37-year-old of Emsdale, is facing the following charges:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs
– Fail to stop for police
The accused was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Additionally, their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable when operating a motor vehicle. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
