On August 2, 2024, members of the OPP Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Orillia Detachment CSCU, and Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence on Main Street.

As a result of the investigation, police recovered 39 tools and pieces of machinery that had been previously stolen from a local business.

In addition, the following was seized:

·      203.70 grams of Psilocybin (Mushrooms)

·      98.76 grams of Cocaine

·      39.79 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy)

·      Four Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Vape Pens

·      119.05 grams of Illicit Cannabis

·      51 milliliters of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

·      $5,130 Canadian Currency

·      Miscellaneous Tablets

The following individuals have been arrested and charged:

James Brooks, a 44-year-old from Huntsville:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession for the purpose of distributing

·      Possession Property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession of Proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 17, 2024.

Kelly Filmore, a 30-year-old from Huntsville:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other drugs

·      Possession of Proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking

The accused was released on an Appearance notice and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 17, 2024.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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As a result of further investigation, Jacob Burt, 18-years-old, of Utterson, Ontario has been charged with:

·      Fail to stop for police

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Dangerous operation

·      Resist peace officer

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Drive motor vehicle, no plate

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday October 12, 2023, in Sundridge Ontario.

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Police stopped the suspect on Hwy 11 near Katrine Road and arrested and charged Telmo Galinha, 46 year-of-age from Adamsville New Brunswick with the following offences:

·     Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·     Pointing a firearm

·     Assault with a weapon

The accused was released from police custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday August 10, 2023, in Sundridge Ontario.

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Between May 30, 2023, and June 1, 2023, officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP were dispatched to multiple traffic complaints and conducted regular traffic patrols within the City of Orillia and surrounding townships. Members of the community called the provinces emergency service numbers to report high speed drivers and erratic driving on the province’s highways and the area’s roadways. As a result, 14 charges were laid over the two days by responding officers. Two males and two female drivers were arrested and charged. Four vehicles were impounded, and the drivers’ licences were suspended.

As a result, Melanie Armstrong, 22 years old, of Wasaga Beach, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired- alcohol
• Operation while impaired – 80 plus
• Drive motor vehicle – no licence
• Having care or control of motor vehicle with open container of liquor
• Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limit

Braden Cameron, 32 years old, of Toronto, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired- alcohol
• Operation while impaired – 80 plus

Carole Parker, 58 years old, of Gracefield, Quebec, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired- alcohol
• Operation while impaired – 80 plus
• Drive motor vehicle – no licence

And, Travis Pigeau, 44 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired- alcohol
• Operation while impaired – 80 plus
• Drive motor vehicle – while under suspension
• Drive – hand-held communication device.

Motorists are asked to prioritize safety on our roads by slowing down, driving safely, cautiously, and never drive impaired.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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On the 1st of April 2023 shortly before 10:00 pm, officers stopped a vehicle for several Highway Traffic offences. Interactions with the driver determined that she was breaching several release conditions. Upon further investigation a search of the vehicle was conducted and a substantial amount of suspected drugs and trafficking paraphernalia were located and seized. While officers were initiating the arrest the female resisted arrest leading to further charges.

Shantel Rolland, 35 years of age, of Kilworthy has been charged with the following;

Adult Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court X 2

Adult Resist Peace Officer X 2

Adult Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

Adult Poss of a Scheduled I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused was held for a Bail hearing.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (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.

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On March 19, 2023 at 7:15 a.m. a call was made to police after a person realized that their work vehicle was stolen while they were out on foot conducting maintenance work on Muskoka Road South in Gravenhurst. A very short time later, a member of the public called police to report a possible impaired driver in that same stolen vehicle at a service station south on Highway 11 South, south of Gravenhurst. The vehicle struck an unattended vehicle in the parking lot before continuing south on Highway 11. Police located the vehicle nearby in the area of Picard Lane where they were able to conduct a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 34-year-old Brandon Tonna of Gravenhurst with:

• Theft of Motor Vehicle
• Flight from Peace Officer
• Operation While Impaired
• Failure to Comply with Demand
• Fraud Under $5,000
• Highway Traffic Act offenses

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on May 9, 2023 to answer to his charges.

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As a result of the investigation, the following accused were arrested and face the following charges:

Glenn Tonna (60 years old, of Gravenhurst):

–      Theft Over $5,000

–      Break and Enter

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

–      Possession of Break in Instruments

–      Mischief Under $5,000

–      Theft Under $5,000

–      Failure to Stop After an Accident

Brandon Tonna (34 years old, of Gravenhurst)

–      Theft Over $5,000

–      Break and Enter

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

–      Mischief Under $5,000

–      Careless storage of a firearm

–      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Kerri Anderson (39 years old, of Gravenhurst)

–      Theft Over $5,000

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

George Hucal (60 years old, of Brampton)

–      Trafficking Property Obtained by Crime

All accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on April 25, 2023 to answer to their charges.

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Bracebridge – The Ontario government is expanding the use of criminal eIntake – a digital platform that allows police officers to file criminal charges electronically. This system will be available in courthouses in the Central East Region this month, following successful launches in Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario. This initiative will also allow Justices of the Peace to enter their decisions and sign documents electronically and request additional information from police online.

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Officers seized over $13,000 of suspected cocaine.

As a result of further investigation, Nathaniel Grant, 36 years-of-age of Sudbury, Ontario was charged with:

• Resist peace officer
• Mischief under $5000
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Speeding 1 – 49 km/hr over the posted limit
• Driving while under suspension
• Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order, contrary to Section 10(1) of the reopening of Ontario Act.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on March 3, 2021.

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Police conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the parking lot of Circle K which is located on Hanes Road. The car did have a front licence plate and thel investigation showed that the plate was stolen.

Further investigation resulted in police locating a quantity of a controlled substance and prohibited weapons. A total of 0.25 grams of fentanyl, an expandable baton and bear spray were seized.

The following people have been charged:

• 41-year-old Cory Arra of Sundridge, Ontario
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance- Opioid
• 46-year-old Penny Wright of Wasaga Beach, Ontario
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance- Opioid
• 34-year-old Jake Irwin of Dysart, Ontario
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance- Opioid
  • Two counts of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Two counts of Possession of Prohibited Weapon

All three accused were released and are to appear in Court on March 17, 2021.

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