The Orillia OPP said they have arrested ten people and charged six in relation to a drug trafficking investigation in the City of Orillia.
On February 26, 2021, at 6 a.m., officers of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant as a result of a drug trafficking investigation on Matchedash Street, Orillia. All ten individuals located in the residence were arrested. Officers located a quantity of cocaine and Canadian currency and an ornate cane, with a Cobra head, which could be unscrewed to reveal a narrow sword.
Jobi Greer, age 27, of Ramara, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Failure to comply with undertaking
- Fail to comply with probation order
Held for a bail hearing
John Greek, age 38, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Failure to comply with undertaking
Held for a bail hearing on February 26, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.
Virginia Mark, age 36, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
Released with a court date of May 11, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
Taylor Strongitharm, age 24, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
Was released with a court date of May 11, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
William Waller, age 36, of Carden Township, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
Was released with a court date of May 11, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
Glenn Hillock, age 66, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
Was released with a court date of May 11, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
Upon completion of the investigation at the scene, the remaining individuals were released without charges.
