The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a weapons incident on Hwy 11 North in Oro-Medonte.
On December 19, 2024, at approximately 11:51 a.m., Orillia OPP were dispatched to a call regarding a weapon on Highway 11 North Bound. Orillia OPP responded immediately after learning that a male passenger brandished a firearm at another driver. Shortly after a traffic stop was initiated on Memorial Ave & Woodland Dr in Orillia and a high risk take down was conducted. A 25-year-old male was taken into custody without incident.
Sean Plater of Clearview Township has been charged with:
· Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order
· Adult Pointing a Firearm
· Adult Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order X 4
The accused was held for a pending bail hearing.
The Orillia OPP considers this an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safet
