(ORO-MEDONTE, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a weapons incident on Hwy 11 North in Oro-Medonte.
On December 19, 2024, at approximately 11:51 a.m., Orillia OPP were dispatched to a call regarding a weapon on Highway 11 North Bound. Orillia OPP responded immediately after learning that a male passenger brandished a firearm at another driver. Shortly after a traffic stop was initiated on Memorial Ave & Woodland Dr in Orillia and a high risk take down was conducted. A 25-year-old male was taken into custody without incident.
Sean PLATER of Clearview Township has been charged with:
· Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order
· Adult Pointing a Firearm
· Adult Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order X 4
The accused was held for a pending bail hearing.
The Orillia OPP considers this an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.
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.