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(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid weapons and drug trafficking related charges against two individuals after executing a search warrant.

In February of 2024, Orillia CSCU began investigating individuals who were allegedly trafficking drugs in the City of Orillia. Utilizing investigative techniques police were able to gather evidence further advancing their investigation. On March 27, 2024 with the assistance of Orillia OPP frontline members a search warrant was executed at an address on Front Street in the City of Orillia and two persons were arrested and charged. Of note, body armor with police insignia was seized.

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

Mauser M15 .22 caliber rifle
.22 and 12 gauge ammunition
Prohibited weapons – taser, flick knives, nun chucks

Cross bows with bolts
Cocaine 422 grams
20 hydromorphone pills

Scales, packaging and cutting product
‘Police’ vests and badge
Support 81 clothing

Canadian Currency $2300

Donald Lee, 51 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine and Hydromorphone x2

· Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

· Prohibited operation of a motor vehicle

· Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

· Possession of a prohibited device

· Fail to comply with Probation order

· Unauthorized possession of a firearm

· Careless storage of a firearm

· Breach of firearms regulation

The accused remains in custody pending a future bail hearing.

Susan Bazinet, 50 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine and Hydromorphone x2

· Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

· Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

· Possession of a prohibited device

· Unauthorized possession of a firearm

· Careless storage of a firearm

· Breach of firearms regulation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in May 2024.

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.

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals in a Grandparent Scam investigation.

Between February 22, 2024, and February 24, 2024, Huronia West OPP were notified of a potential grandparent scam in progress. The victim was contacted by phone advising that their grandson had been arrested. The accused identified themselves as a Newmarket Police Officer over the phone and advised that the victim’s grandson required financial assistance to cover the cost for judge and lawyer fees to get him out of jail. The accused’s attended the victim’s residence three separate times to collect funds and were greeted by the Huronia West OPP on the third attempt.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals were arrested and charged with the following:

Romeilio NWAGWU, a 24-year-old from London, was charged with:

Adult Fraud Over $5000
Adult Resist Peace Officer

As a result, the accused was charged and held for a Bail Hearing.

Devonte BROWN, a 25-year-old from Bowmanville, was charged with:

Adult Fraud Over $5000

As a result, the accused was charged and released with a future court date.