Category: Orillia

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three drivers over the course of one day during separate traffic investigations.

On December 20, 2024, just after 2:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 400 in the Township of Oro-Medonte. Upon arrival, officers noticed signs of impairment from the driver. Due to the collision, the driver was transported to a nearby hospital for assessment and police accompanied the driver to conduct further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Sean LOUDON, 42, of Midland has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

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

·      Careless driving (HTA)

The accused was released from the hospital with minor injuries and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

On December 20, 2024, just before 9:00 pm, an officer was conducting patrol on Colborne Street in the City of Orillia and observed a vehicle with no front licence plate. A traffic stop was conducted which led the officer into an impaired operation investigation. The driver was transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Derrick BERTUCCA, 35, of Barrie has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

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

·      Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates (HTA),

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit (HTA),

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle (HTA), and

·      Fail to have insurance card (CAIA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

On December 20, 2024, just before 10:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint from a concerned citizen reporting a possible impaired driver. Officers were able to locate the vehicle involved and conducted a traffic stop on Diana Drive in the City of Orillia. Speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment. The driver then refused to exit the motor vehicle and a brief struggle ensued between the driver and officers. The driver was transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew ROMANIUK, 59, of Orillia, has been charged with the following:

·      Resist Peace Officer (CC), and

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand (CC)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

All three accused have had their driver’s licences suspended for 90 days, as well as a vehicle impoundment 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.

(ORILLIA, ON) – A traffic complaint by a member of the public has led to an impaired arrest by the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.

On December 7, 2024, just after 7:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Highway 12 near Horseshoe Valley Road in Oro-Medonte Township. Upon arriving, officers located the accused who was attempting to get back into their vehicle and was being spoken to by several concerned citizens. The accused was arrested and brought to the Orillia OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jose BARCELOS, 64-year-old from Severn Township, has been charged with the following:

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand (CC)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their drivers licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle 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. 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) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP have arrested and charged three drivers in the span of one night for separate impaired operation investigations.

On December 6, 2024, just after 6:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia. Upon arriving, officers located the driver, who upon demand, provided a false name and date of birth. Further investigation lead police to believe the driver was intoxicated. After confirming their identity, the driver was arrested and brought back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Nathan BISH, 27, of Ramara Township has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

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

·      Obstruct Peace Officer (CC),

·      Operation While Prohibited (CC),

·      and Driving while Under Suspension (HTA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

On December 6, 2024, just after 8:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint near Harvie Settlement Road and University Avenue, City of Orillia. Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect vehicle stuck in a nearby snowbank. Through investigation, officers suspected that the driver of the vehicle was impaired, and they were subsequently arrested and brought back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jayson POWER, 37, of Angus has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand (CC),

·      Driving while Under Suspension (HTA),

·      and Obstruct Plate (HTA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

On December 6, 2024, just after 11:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a two vehicle collision on Lightfoot Drive in the City of Orillia. The suspect vehicle had fled from the scene of the collision and then left on foot at an address on Neywash Street in Orillia. The driver was located shortly after the collision by officers, arrested, and brought back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing. No injuries were reported by any involved party as a result of the collision.

As a result of the investigation, Mari KORAKHASHVILI, 32, of Toronto has been charged with:

·      Dangerous Operation (CC),

·      Failure to Stop after Accident (CC),

·      Impaired Operation (CC),

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

·      and Operate a Motor Vehicle without Insurance (CAIA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

All three accused have had their driver’s licences suspended for 90 days, as well as a vehicle impoundment for at least 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.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one female for impaired driving related offences following a tip from the public.

On November 29, 2024, at 1:00 a.m., officers were advised by a passerby of a female operating a motor vehicle in the area of Highway 12 and Murphy Road in the City of Orillia who appeared to be under the influence. Officers attended the area, located the vehicle and the female driver. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the female to be under the influence of an unknown substance.

As a result of this investigation, Jessica BUTTIGIEG 30-year-old, of the City of Orillia, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired- drugs contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in January 2025. Her driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and vehicle was impounded for a period of 7 days.

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.

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on high alert over the weekend as the holiday season is rapidly approaching and the OPP Festive RIDE campaign kicks off across the region.  

Officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP was on high alert all weekend as the OPP festive RIDE campaign kicks off for the holiday season. Between November 22, 2024, and November 25, 2024, Officers conducted multiple traffic stops leading to five individuals be charged with ten total charges and five vehicles being towed.

As a result, John STRYBOSCH; 60-year-old, from London, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

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

John BURLEIGH; 62-year-old, from Wasaga Beach, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

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

Ka Chung KWOK; 43-year-old, from Orillia, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

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

Meghan KRANERT; 32-year-old, from Parry Sound, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

• Operation while impaired by alcohol or Drug

And Andrew TROTTIER; 29-year-old, from Barrie, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

• Operation while impaired by alcohol
• Operation while impaired – 80 plus
• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

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.