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Police Shoot & Kill Another One

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident where the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate in Orillia.

On November 7, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., police responded to a report of an altercation at a residence on Barrie Road. As a result of the investigation, an involved individual was located on Cochrane Street. During the interaction, an officer was stabbed and sustained serious injuries. The officer discharged their firearm and as a result, the individual was pronounced deceased at hospital. The officer remains in hospital in stable condition.

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Kierin GENT Was Arrested Again

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one male party following a disturbance at an Orillia area business.

On November 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., Orillia OPP officers responded to a Murphy Road area business , in the City of Orillia for a male party causing a disturbance and damaging property. Upon arrival, officers were met by a very aggressive male. Through investigation, this male was found to be committing numerous Criminal Code offences. While officers were arresting this individual, he made attempts to flee and further assaulted numerous officers.

As a result of this investigation, Kierin GENT, 31-years-old, of Niagara Region has been charged with:

  • Mischief under $5000 contrary to section 430(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC) x2
  • Causing a Disturbance contrary to section 175(1)(a) CC
  • Failure to comply with release order contrary to section 145(5)(a) CC
  • Obstruct Peace Officer contrary to section 129(a) CC
  • Resist Peace Officer contrary section 129(a)CC x2
  • Assault a Peace Officer contrary to section 270(1)(a) CC

The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Scott REED – Arson

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person for Arson in the City of Orillia.

On October 31, 2024, at approximately 5:40 pm the Orillia OPP responded to a call from the Orillia Fire Department (OFD) of a fire at a residence on King St. in Orillia.

Officers attended the scene and observed the OFD extinguishing the fire in one of the apartments. The fire was contained to one unit of the apartment building.

Scott REED, age 39, of Orillia was arrested and charged with the following;

  • Arson – Damage to Property
  • Common Nuisance – endanger life

 The accused was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries related to the fire and remains in police custody pending a bail hearing.

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Pervert Alert – Gary HENDRICKS: Child Porn, Etc.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one male with numerous Child related sex offences.

On October 23, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m. members of the Orillia OPP received information regarding a historical sexual offence on a minor. Orillia OPP began an investigation into the accusations.

On October 24, 2024, officers obtained judicial authorization to search for evidence. Orillia OPP with the assistance of the Digital Forensics Unit were able to confirm the seized property did contain Child Pornography.

On October 30, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m., officers from Orillia OPP, with the assistance of the Orillia Detachment Major Crime Unit and the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit attended an address in the City of Barrie and arrested one male party.

A result of this investigation; Gary HENDRICKS, 62-year-old, from Barrie has been charged with:

  • Invitation to Sexual Touching
  • Sexual Interference
  • Makes, Prints, Publishes or Possession for the Purpose of Publication Any Child Pornography – 2 counts
  • Possession of Child Pornography
  • Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 18 Years of Age – 2 counts
  • Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 Years of Age – 2 counts
  • Invitation to Sexual Touching Under 16 Years of Age
  • Sexual Interference

The accused was held in custody, pending a bail hearing.

Investigators are concerned that there could be other victims. Anyone with information about these or a similar incident is urged to call the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com

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WARNING: Vaccine DB Hacked

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Health Fraud Investigation Unit (HFIU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch has charged two people following an extensive fraud investigation related to the COVID-19 vaccine database.

The investigation revealed approximately 150 falsified entries into the database.

As a result of the investigation, Waseem RAZVI, age 35, of Mississauga, and Trang TRAN, age 34, of Scarborough, were each changed with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Mischief to computer data
  • Unauthorized use of a computer
  • Breach of public trust
  • Forgery
  • Trafficking in a forged document

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on December 19, 2024.

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Ryan O’HARA – Hit & Run, Impaired Driving, Etc.

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP have arrested and charged a driver after a motor vehicle collision led to an impaired operation investigation.

On October 26, 2024, just before 6:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Forbes Road and Old Barrie Road in the Township of Oro-Medonte. Upon arriving, witnesses informed officers that one driver had fled the area on foot. The Central Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit assisted in locating the driver approximately 1.5 km away from the scene of the collision. Three of the passengers in the other vehicle were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan O’HARA, 27, of Barrie has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC)

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) (CC)

·      Fail to Remain (HTA)

·      Careless Driving (HTA)

·      Fail to Surrender Licence (HTA)

·      Fail to Surrender Insurance (CAIA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days. 

Members of the Orillia OPP are 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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Drug Bust – Names Released

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple drug related charges after assistance from the public led to information about two individuals completing drug transactions in a residential building in Orillia.

On October 24, 2024, shortly after 6 a.m., the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the Orillia OPP frontline enforcement officers, arrested two individuals after information received from the public led to evidence of drug trafficking in a local residential building on Fittons Road West near Park Street in the City of Orillia. The individuals were taken into custody without incident and have been charged with multiple drug trafficking charges after a quantity of drugs were seized.

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

·        1.2 grams of fentanyl

·        2 grams of methamphetamine

·        20 grams Cocaine

·        35 mixed capsules

·        Cellular device

Susanne BRADY, 56 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

Michael DILLMAN, 51 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on November 26, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple drug trafficking related charges after two individuals were causing a disturbance at a local business in the early morning.

On October 23, 2024, shortly after 8 a.m., the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested two individuals after they were causing a disturbance at a local business on Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia. The individuals were taken into custody and have been charged with multiple drug trafficking charges after a quantity of drugs, Drug paraphernalia and Canadian currency were seized.

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

·        42 grams of fentanyl

·        8 grams of Crack Cocaine

·        30 grams Cocaine

·        $640 Canadian currency

·        Digital scale

·        Cellular device

Trevor STORIE, 42 years old, of North Bay, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine – two counts

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

·        Fail to comply with probation order

·        Resist Peace Officer

Nicholas WILLIAMS, 34 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Obstruct Peace Officer

·        Resist Peace Officer

·        Mischief

Both accused were held for a bail hearing to answer to the charges.

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 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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Lucus CAMPBELL Was Arrested Again

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual in relation to a bank robbery in the City of Orillia.

On October 21, 2024, at 4:37 p.m., Orillia OPP officers were dispatched to a bank robbery in progress on Monarch Drive. The individual demanded money from the staff, then obtained the currency with a decoy package causing the red dye to go off.

There was no threat to public safety.

Members of the Orillia OPP and Orillia Crime Unit attended the scene, with assistance from the Forensic Identification Services (FIS).

As a result of the investigation, Lucus CAMPBELL, 30-year-old of Orillia, has been charged with the following:

·      Robbery with violence

·      Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily harm

·      Firearm – Use while committing offence

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

The accused was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia for a bail hearing.

The Orillia OPP Crime Unit are requesting anyone who witnessed the incident or have information related to this occurrence please contact Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Police are also requesting residents and businesses in the vicinity of Monarch Drive near Highway 12 review their surveillance footage and contact police if they observe anything related to the incident. 

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One Dead – Tyson ALTVATER Charged

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after a serious collision on Highway 12 near Concession Road 11 in Ramara Township.

           On June 11, 2024 officers of the Orillia OPP responded to a serious collision involving two vehicles at Highway 12 and Concession Road 11 in Ramara Township. The initial information was that two vehicles had collided, one was in the ditch on fire, the other vehicle was still in the roadway, with occupants trapped inside.      

  With the assistance of Rama Police Service, Simcoe County Paramedics and Ramara Fire, everyone was able to get occupants out of the vehicle. Two parties were transported to a local area hospital and one occupant was air lifted to a Toronto area trauma centre with serious injuries.

 The Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement unit (TIME) attended the location to continue the investigation. The highway was closed for several hours for investigation, however, has since been re-opened.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed or has camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Orillia OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

On June 13, 2024, a 92-year-old male of Ramara Township succumbed to his injuries as a result of this collision.

In October 2024, Orillia OPP and TIME concluded their investigation.

As a result of this investigation, Tyson ALTVATER, 32-YEAR-OLD of the City of Orillia has been charged with the following:

  • Dangerous Operation causing death contrary to section 320.13(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada
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Drug Bust – 7 Arrested

 (ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged 7 individuals with numerous drug offences after the execution of a search warrant in Ramara townships.

August 2024 Orillia OPP received information about a Cannabis Marijuana grow operation in the township of Ramara. Investigation revealed that the rural property was being utilized for a significant outdoor grow operation. Orillia CSCU was able to determine that the property was licensed for indoor cultivation only, however, the grow was outdoors and significantly over the licensed amount.

On October 9, 2024, members of the Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) from Orillia, Nottawasaga, Dufferin and Huronia West/Collingwood CSCU with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine (K9) executed a search warrant on a residence in Ramara. 

As a result of the investigation, 7 individuals have been arrested and the following items were seized:

·      2125 Cannabis Marijuana plants, valued at approximately $2,125,000

·      111 kilograms of dried Cannabis Marihuana, Valued at approximately $222,000 total value of seized items: $2,347,000

Yong LI, 68 years old from Ramara Township, was charged with:

•           Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution

•           Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana

Lifang YANG, 56 years old from Scarborough, was charged with:

•           Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution

•           Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana

Xuan ZHU, 56 years old from Thornhill, was charged with:

•           Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution

•           Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana

Yanling SU, 57 years old from Markham, was charged with:

•           Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution

•           Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana

Yanbing LI, 60 year old, no fixed address, was charged with:

 •          Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution

•           Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana

WU-qin SU, 59 years old from Scarborough, was charged with:

•           Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution

•           Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana

Jiezhen CHEN, 57 years old from Vaughan, was charged with:

•           Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution

•           Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana

The seven accused persons were released for future court appearances

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 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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Pedestrian Fatalities Up 82%

(ORILLIA, ON) – As the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) prepares for busy highways and roads during the Thanksgiving long weekend, they note that 296 people will not have the option to join family and friends this year.          

This figure represents the number of people killed in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year. The vast majority of the road incidents that have tragically ended the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other road users were preventable and attributed to poor and careless actions and behaviours.

Deaths linked to driver inattention are up 40 per cent over this time last year, with speeding, impaired driving and seatbelt non-compliance among other factors contributing to the preventable loss of life in 2024.    

Cyclists and pedestrians have been particularly at risk this year, with fatalities in these two road user classes up 100 per cent and 82 per cent respectively over this time last year. Motorcyclist deaths are also up significantly, marking a 41 per cent increase.

In its latest efforts to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on roads, the OPP is joining police services across Canada this weekend for Operation Impact. During the annual traffic safety campaign, officers will collectively target motorists who speed, drive distracted, impaired or fatigued, as well as drivers/passengers who are not buckled up or do not have children/toddlers safely restrained in appropriate child car/booster seats.

The motoring public is reminded that keeping roads safe is a shared responsibility and that every citizen has the right to make it to and from their destination safely.

The OPP is counting on every road user to do their part to help ensure no more families are left with an empty seat at the dinner table – not just during the Thanksgiving weekend, but throughout the year.

Operation Impact is led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police under the leadership of its Traffic Safety Committee, in support of Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2025.

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Ian ZONDERVAN – Drunk Driving

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid Criminal charges after reports of a possible impaired driver from a community member near Peter St. N and Missisauga St E in the City of Orillia. Police received information that a male was trying to get on his motorcycle while showing signs of being impaired.

Police immediately attended and patrolled the area. After patrolling the area, police were able to locate a male on a motorcycle matching the description provided by the concerned citizen.  A traffic stop was initiated. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noted numerous signs of the driver being intoxicated by alcohol and entered an impaired driving investigation. The male driver under arrest, the male was taken to a local Detachment where it was determined that he was impaired and registered three times the legal limit.

Ian ZONDERVAN, 38-year-old of East York, ON was charged with:

Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 plus

Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

In addition to the charges, the driver received a 30-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 14-days.

The Orillia Detachment would like to remind the public that drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws.

The OPP is committed to reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries and ensuring all road and waterway users – drivers, pedestrians, and passengers alike – make it safely to their destination.

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Logan PERRY Aggravated Sexual Assault

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one individual with Aggravated Sexual Assault.

On September 23, 2024, officers of the Orillia OPP Detachment received information regarding a sexual assault incident that occurred after a date scheduled on an online dating application.

As a result, Logan PERRY, 25-year-old of St. Thomas, has been charged with:

  • Aggravated Sexual Assault

The accused was arrested and released on Form 10, with a court date later in November.

Anyone with information about this or a similar incident is urged to call the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify. 

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Andrew SENECHAL – Arson & Cruelty To Animals

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an arson incident following an animal complaint in the City of Orillia.

On September 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., the Orillia OPP along with Orillia Fire attended the intersection of Colborne Street East and West Street South for an animal complaint. Upon arrival, an accelerant was discovered and sadly the animal that was the subject of the complaint was deceased.

On September 19, 2024, police received video footage of a person of interest leaving the area at approximately 4:50 p.m. The individual is described as a white male wearing black pants, a black sweater, black baseball hat, white shoes, and carrying a backpack.

Before to the incident, the individual was seen on the south side of Colborne Street East, crossing north at the crosswalk. They then walked diagonally through a gas station parking lot, disappearing behind a building. Within moments, the individual emerges from the location where the incident occurred.

The OPP would like to thank the Citizens of Orillia for their support and help throughout this investigation. As a result of the public’s assistance, Andrew SENECHAL; 29-year-old, of Orillia has been subsequently charged with:

  • Arson – Damage to Property
  • Mischief – Damage Property
  • Cruelty to Animals – Unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury

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.