Category: Orillia

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has charged one individual in relation to a sexual assault investigation.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, police began an investigation into a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the City of Orillia.

As a result of this investigation, Chris BRONSON, 43-years-old, employed by the Orillia Youth Centre for the last 15 years, has been charged with the following offences:

• Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 18 yrs of age
• Sexual Exploitation
• Sexual Assault
• Luring a Person under 18 years of age by means of Telecommunication

The accused has been arrested and subsequently held for bail.

 Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are committed to ensuring all individuals affected receive the support and justice they deserve. At the time of the incident, the accused and the victims were members of the same residential community in Orillia. The OPP encourages anyone who may have been a victim, or who has information related to these incidents, to come forward by contacting the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), ref E260027467.

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.

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members from the Central Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team, with assistance from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a RIDE program on Neywash Street in Orillia, resulting in the impaired charges for a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operator.

On Monday, January 12, at approximately 11:50 pm, TIME Team officers stopped a commercial motor vehicle during the RIDE program and determined the driver had consumed alcohol, contrary to zero-tolerance requirements for CMV operators. 

As a result of the investigation, David PALMER, 50-years old of Orillia, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Drive commercial vehicle – improper licence 

• Fail to carry complete daily inspection report 

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, CMV operators’ suspension, and the CMV was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is schedule to attend court in Orillia on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to answer to the charges.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. Learn more about the consequences and penalties of driving impaired at: Impaired driving | ontario.ca

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged three individuals after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the City of Orillia. Over 100 grams of suspected Cocaine, several suspected Hydromorphone pills, a quantity of suspected Fentanyl, a crossbow, and other replica weapons as a result of the warrant.

In November 2025, the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation into suspected drug trafficking occurring at an address near Albert Street South and Barrie Road in the City of Orillia. Through investigation, a warrant was issued and officers formed grounds for the arrest of several parties with relation to the drug trafficking.

On January 13, 2026, at approximately 5:30 am, officers of the Orillia CSCU, Muskoka CSCU, with assistance from the Orillia Offender Management Apprehension Program (OMAP) and Orillia Community Mobilization Unit (CMU) executed the warrant at the address. Three parties were arrested at the scene, and the above listed items were seized.

As a result of the investigation, several parties are facing charges under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

John GREER (43) of Orillia, has been charged with the following:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid x2

–      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

–      Possessioin of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition x3

–      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x2

–      Possession of Forged Document with Intent

Samantha VERNON (39) of Orillia, has been charged with the following:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid x2

–      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

–      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x2

Both parties have been held in custody on today’s date to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice.

John GREER (63) of Orillia, has been charged with the following:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

This accused was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

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.

(ORILLIA, ON) – Several individuals have been arrested and charged with impaired-related offences after separate investigations conducted by members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) so far this holiday season.

On December 19, 2025, just after 10:00 pm, officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on Highway 11 at Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia. Officers observed a motor vehicle approach the RIDE and a demand for roadside screening device was read to the driver. The driver then fled the RIDE program and several officers began making patrols for the involved motor vehicle. The vehicle and driver were located a short time later, where they were arrested and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan STOCK (41) of Oro-Medonte, is facing the following charges:

–      Flight from peace officer (CC), and

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand (CC).

On December 24, 2025, just after 11:00 pm, officers received a traffic complaint of a vehicle travelling on Highway 11 SB in Oro-Medonte Township. A member of the Orillia Detachment located the subject vehicle and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The driver was arrested and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Connie SCHMIDT (56) of Torrence, is facing the following charges:

–      Operation while impaired (CC),

–      Operation while impaired – 80 plus (CC), and

–      Breach of Probation Order (POA)

On December 25, 2025, around 11:45 pm, officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Line 1 South near 5-6 Side Road in Oro-Medonte Township. Upon arriving on scene, officers located the driver and entered into an impaired operation investigation. A roadside screening device was utilized, the driver was arrested for impaired related offences, and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Steven DAWSON (46) of Barrie, is facing the following charges:

–      Failure to stop after accident (CC),

–      Operation while impaired (CC), and

–      Operation while impaired – 80 plus (CC).

On December 27, 2025, around 1:00 pm, an officer of the Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team was conducting a RIDE program on Line 11 near Bass Lake Side Road in Oro-Medonte Township. The officer interacted with the driver of the vehicle and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Spencer FARN (41) of Coldwater, is facing the following charge:

–      Operation while impaired – 80 plus (CC).

All accused parties were released from custody with future court dates, their licences were suspended for 90 days, and vehicles impounded for 7 days.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.  As we approach New Years, make plans in advance to get home safe.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (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.

(ORILLIA, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one male in connection with an armed robbery at a local gas station in Oro-Medonte.

On November 11, 2025, a robbery occurred where an edged weapon was displayed at a local business in Oro-Medonte. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. As part of the investigation the Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with Barrie Police became engaged and assisted with the investigation.

On November 21, 2025, the Barrie Police Service arrested one individual in connection to multiple occurrences that occurred within the City of Barrie. The accused was held pending a bail hearing and remains in custody.

On December 10, 2025 the individual charged following the Barrie occurrences was additionally arrested and charged by the Orillia CSCU.

The accused, Ryan MCKENNA (40) of Alliston, Ontario has been charged with the following offences:

–         CC 344(1)(b) Robbery with a weapon x2

–         CC 351(2) Disguise with Intent

Additionally, as a result of the investigation the following items were seized:

–          Clothing worn during offence

–         Cellular device

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.

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a large quantity of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and other drug paraphernalia as a result of an investigation that started as an Unwanted Person call.

On December 10, 2025, just before 2:00 pm, officers from the Orillia OPP attended an address on West Street South for a call for service. One party was arrested and a large quantity of suspected Controlled Drugs and Substances were located. The accused was transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment. Members from the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) assisted with the investigation.

As a result, Braidan CARTER-BONFIELD (30) of Orillia, is facing the following charges:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (CDSA),

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine (CDSA), and

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA)

The accused was held in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on today’s date.

Approximately 8 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 110 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and approximately 8 grams of suspected cocaine were seized as a result of the investigation.

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. 

(ORILLIA, ON) – A Waterdown resident is facing criminal charges following an investigation into financial irregularities.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) launched the investigation at the request of the Six Nations Police Service.

As a result of the investigation, on November 5, 2025, Glenn PAGE, 52 years of age of Waterdown, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Uttering a forged document – two counts

·      Fraud over $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hamilton on December 19, 2025.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have charged two individuals following a drug trafficking investigation that culminated in arrests and the execution of a search warrant.

In the summer of 2025, Orillia CSCU received information regarding drug trafficking activity involving an individual operating within the City of Orillia. Through a combination of physical and technological surveillance, investigators gathered grounds to arrest the suspect and obtained search warrants for associated addresses.

On November 6, 2025, police stopped a vehicle travelling northbound on Highway 11 from the Greater Toronto Area. Two individuals were arrested, and a search warrant was executed at a residence linked to one of the accused. A quantity of drugs and evidence related to trafficking were seized from both the vehicle and residence, including:

·        741 grams of cocaine

·        3.5 grams of psilocybin

·        $500 in Canadian currency

·        Drug trafficking indicia

As a result, the following individuals have been charged:

Denneil MORGAN, 43 years old, of Brampton:

·        Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA 5(2))

·        Fail to Comply with Undertaking (CC 145(5)(a))

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (CC 354(1)(a))

Elijah MCPHERSON, 27 years old, of Windsor:

·        Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA 5(2))

·        Fail to Comply with Undertaking (CC 145(5)(a))

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (CC 354(1)(a))

·        Possession of Psilocybin (CDSA 4(1))

Both accused were held for bail and remain in custody pending future court appearances.

(ORILLIA, ON) – On November 4, 2025, at approximately 7:14 p.m., members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons related call at a residence on Barrie Road in Orillia.

Officers arrived to find signs of a violent disturbance. Two suspects had reportedly assaulted an individual inside the residence using a staple gun and a guitar, then fled the scene. They allegedly returned moments later, forcibly re-entering the home.

The following day, officers from the Community Mobilization Unit located and arrested the suspects.

As a result:

Lee Mack, 35 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

• Adult Assault with a Weapon
• Adult Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Adult Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

Angus Noganosh, 21 years old, of Penetanguishene, has been charged with:

• Adult Assault with a Weapon
• Adult Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Adult Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order ×2

Both individuals were held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.

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 http://www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at http://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.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals after a vehicle struck a police cruiser that was at the scene of a previous motor vehicle collision.

On October 29, 2025, just before 10:00 pm, an officer was stationary at Atherley Road near Highway 12 assisting with traffic control from an earlier motor vehicle collision while the intersection was being cleaned. While the officer was out of the vehicle directing traffic, they observed a recreational vehicle (RV) travelling at a high rate of speed towards the cruiser. The RV ultimately collided with the police cruiser, causing significant damage, and then proceeded towards the other vehicles and workers in the area. Numerous members of the Orillia OPP, with assistance from Rama First Nations Police Service, began following the suspect vehicle on Highway 12 towards Ramara Township.

The RV was located a short time later and two parties were arrested. The occupants of the RV were both transported to a local hospital for assessment, and were cleared with minor injuries. Both involved parties are facing various criminal charges.

Christopher DRAPER, 41-year-old of No Fixed Address, has been charged with the following:

–      Dangerous operation (CC) – three counts,

–      Flight from peace officer (CC) – two counts,

–      Failure to stop after accident (CC),

–      Mischief Over $5,000 (CC) – two counts,

–      Assault Peace Officer with a weapon (CC) – two counts,

–      Failure to comply with undertaking (CC), and

–      Failure to comply with release order (CC).

Amanda HUSTLER, 38-year-old of Orillia, has been charged with the following:

–      Failure to comply with release order (CC) – two counts.

Both parties are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on today’s date.

Members of the Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) Unit attended the various scenes along Highway 12 to process them as part of the investigation, and the area has since been fully reopened.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference E251471566.

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a male who was found in breach of a court-imposed release condition.

On October 17, 2025, police responded to a report of an unwanted male at a local business. Upon arrival, officers located a male who was extremely intoxicated and causing a disturbance. The individual was found to be in violation of a release order.

As a result of the investigation, Adam Foote, 34 years old of No Fixed Address, was charged with:

• Adult Failure to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court

The accused was held for a bail hearing on October 18, 2025.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at http://www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a home invasion that occurred in the Township of Ramara on October 12th, 2025.   

On the 12th of October 2025 at 10:42 p.m., Orillia OPP entered a robbery investigation after being called to a residence located on Lakeshore Drive in the Township of Ramara, for a robbery involving an edged weapon. Three masked suspects entered the residence, a pepper spray like substance was used on the three occupants of the home and the suspects demanded cash. The suspects brandished edged weapons, and the residents sustained minor injuries from the pepper spray. The suspects fled the scene.

The suspects are described as:

SUSPECT #1

Male approximately 6’0″ tall, believed to have darker skin, wearing dark coloured clothing and his face was covered by a ski mask.

SUSPECT #2

Male approximately 5’6″ tall, Wearing a mask

Suspect #3

Was unable to be described

All individuals brandished edged weapons and were carrying pepper spray.  

Orillia OPP along with the Orillia Major Crime Unit (MCU), OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and Orillia OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) were engaged in the initial call for service.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you have any information in relation to the identity of the suspect or an individual matching the description. If you have CCTV images or video from the area during the time of the occurrence, please contact the Orillia Major Crime Unit (MCU) at 705-326-3536 or at 1-888-310-1122. Contact Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com and reference Occurrence Number E251393316.