Members of Orillia Detachment of the OPP have arrested two individuals following an altercation downtown Orillia.
On November 6, 2023, shortly after 11:20 pm, Orillia OPP were dispatched to a weapons call, where individuals were involved in an altercation outside of an establishment on Mississaga Street and a knife and brass knuckles were brandished. Officers quickly responded and were able to locate the individuals involved.
Responding officers arrested two individuals at the scene and seized a knife and brass knuckles.
In addition to the seizure, police have arrested and charged the following individuals:
Austin Barton, 21, from Orillia:
· Assault with a weapon
· Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
· Failure to comply with release order- other than attend court
· Breach of Recognizance
The accused was held for a Bail Hearing on November 7, 2023 at the Ontario Court of Justice.
Trenton Sharp, 22, from Orillia:
· Assault with a weapon
· Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – 2 counts
· Possession of a prohibited device- 2 counts
The accused was released on an Undertaking and will appear on December 12, 2023 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia.