The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual after an incident involving aggravated assault in Orillia.
On June 7, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Orillia OPP received a call regarding a dispute on Albert Street North between two individuals. The victim was transported to the hospital by EMS with life-threatening injuries, then airlifted by ORNGE Air to a hospital in Toronto and is now in stable condition.
The police located the accused, who was driving while impaired. During the investigation, a minor collision occurred between the accused’s vehicle and a police cruiser. The accused was taken into custody without further incident.
As a result, a 43-year-old male from Orillia was arrested and charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Dangerous operation
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Resist Peace Officer
- Flight from peace officer
- Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent
The accused was held for Bail.
The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of th