Category: Orillia

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have three individuals with impaired driving related offences.

On April 21, 2024, at about 1:24 a.m., an Orillia OPP officer was conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the area of Highway 11 and Line 14 in Oro-Medonte Township. A vehicle was recorded travelling 60 km/hr over the posted speed limit. As a result the vehicle was pulled over and the driver spoken to. The driver claimed not to have consumed any alcohol however as a result of the investigation it was determined he was impaired by alcohol and arrested.

As a result, Olola Gamaliel, 29-years-old, from North Bay has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs.
• Dangerous Operation
• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

On April 21, 2024, at about 3:27 a.m., an Orillia OPP officer while conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the area of Highway 12 in Ramara Township pulled a vehicle over as part of a Highway Traffic Act investigation. It was determined the driver was impaired by alcohol and subsequently arrested.

As a result, Joseph Perrault, 32-years-old, from Seagrave has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs.

On April 23, 2024, at about 7:47 p.m., Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint. It was reported that an individual who had been consuming alcohol was operating a vehicle. Responding officers patrolled the area and were soon alerted that the individual had returned to a residence. Police attended the residence in question and spoke to the driver. During the investigation it was determined that the individual was impaired by alcohol and confirmed to have been operating a vehicle just prior. This individual was then arrested.

As a result, Cody Mills, 33-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

All persons in these unrelated investigations are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in May 2024. As a result of these charges each of their driver’s licences has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 7 days.

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.

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged 6 individuals with impaired operation related charges in the past 7 days.

On April 13, 2024, at about 3:45 a.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was conducting proactive patrol in the area of Mississaga Street West in the City of Orillia. During this proactive activity the officer observed a vehicle driving erratically. The vehicle was stopped by police and during the traffic stop the officer determined the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Megan Cousins, 18-years-old, from Barrie has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs.

On April 13, 2024, at about 7:48 p.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was conducting proactive patrol in the area of Laclie Street in the City of Orillia. While in the area the officer observed a vehicle travel on a closed portion of the road. The vehicle was stopped by police and the investigation led police to suspect the driver was impaired by drugs. The driver underwent a drug recognition evaluation and failed.

As a result, Donald Richardson, 53-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs.
• Possession of a schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine.

On April 14, 2024, at about 2:56 a.m., officers from the Orillia OPP were conducting proactive patrol in the area of Colbourne Street East in the City of Orillia. A vehicle in the area was observed to be driving poorly and as such was stopped by police for further investigation. The investigation that followed led police to suspect the driver was impaired by drugs. The driver underwent a drug recognition evaluation and failed. It was also determined the driver was driving while prohibited.

As a result, Jason Gethons, 44-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs.
• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code.

On April 14, 2024, at about 2:36 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to a local hotel in the City of Orillia regarding a guest who was no longer welcome to stay there. Officers arrived and helped mediate the situation and the individual packed belongings in order to depart the hotel. It was observed by the officers that the individual was impaired by drugs and despite direction by police not to drive his vehicle. The individual got in the vehicle and attempted to close the door. Police stopped this from happening and promptly arrested the individual.

As a result, Brett Supinski, 28-years-old, from Loyalist Township has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

On April 18, 2024, at about 3:24 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint where it was reported a pick-up truck was travelling at a high rate of speed while southbound on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte Township. Roughly 10 minutes later Orillia OPP were alerted to the same vehicle being in the ditch on 15/16 Sideroad. Officers attended and the driver was found to be impaired and was then arrested. 

As a result, Nicholas De Faria, 29-years-old, from Bradford has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

On April 20, 2024, at about 3:55 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 400 Northbound near Vasey Road in Severn Township. It was reported that a pick-up truck had rolled over onto its roof – Simcoe County Paramedics who were in the area were at the scene moments later. It was reported that the driver got out of the vehicle and was asking for a piece of gum from others on scene. Police attended and arrested the driver after determining they were impaired by alcohol. A passenger in the vehicle was transported to an Orillia Hospital with minor injuries.

As a result, Cameron Kilpatrick, 29-years-old, from Midland has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code. X2
• Fail to comply with probation order.

All persons in these unrelated investigations are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in May and June 2024. As a result of these charges each of their driver’s licences has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 7 days.

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.

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Rama Police Service have arrested and charged 8 individuals with impaired operation related charges in the past 6 days.

On March 29, 2024, at about 5:45 a.m., officers from Orillia OPP responded to a complaint of a noisy vehicle parked in the area of Walker ave in the City of Orillia. An Officer attended and discovered the vehicle to be running and an individual occupying the drivers seat. As a result of the investigation, it was determined the individual was impaired by alcohol. The individual was then arrested.

As a result, Trevor DASTOUS, 24-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Breach of Probation

On March 29, 2024, at about 11:59 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint where it was reported that individual had left an Orillia establishment impaired and drove away in a vehicle. Information led officers to respond to a separate establishment where the vehicle and individual in question were located. The resulting investigation led police to determine the individual was operating the vehicle while impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Bryce FITZROY, 25-years-old, from Washago has been charged with:

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

On March 31, 2024, at about 2:30 a.m., officers from Rama Police Service were conducting a RIDE program in the area of Rama Rd in Rama. During the RIDE program a vehicle was checked by officers and the driver spoken to. As a result of this interaction the individual operating the vehicle was found to be impaired by alcohol and arrested shortly after.

As a result, Austin BARTON, 21-years-old, from Oro-Medonte has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine

On April 1, 2024, at about 10:36 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that had gone into the water at the end of West St S in the City of Orillia. Simcoe County Paramedics and Orillia Fire also responded. The uninjured driver of the vehicle was brought shore by paramedics and firefighters. Officers commenced their investigation and determined the driver was impaired by alcohol. This individual was then arrested.

As a result, Cory WILKINSON, 36-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

On April 2, 2024, at about 3:25 a.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to a report of an impaired individual occupying a vehicle at an address in the City of Orillia. Officers responded to find the vehicle had departed. As the investigation continued the vehicle and individual were located at a separate address a short time later. It was determined the individual operating the vehicle was impaired and was subsequently arrested.

As a result a 19-year-old female, from Orillia has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

On April 3, 2024, at about 2:26 a.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the area of Highway 11 in the City of Orillia. During this proactive activity the officer conducted a traffic stop. During the traffic stop the officer determined the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Shane STILLWELL, 29-years-old, from Ramara has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

All persons in these unrelated investigations are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in April 2024. As a result of these charges each of their driver’s licences has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 7 days.

Orillia OPP also posted a news release on March 29 2024 in which two persons were arrested and charge for impaired driving offences. In the span of 6 days 8 individuals have been arrested for a total of 15 criminal charges in Orillia OPP and Rama Police Service detachment areas. Impaired driving comes with significant penalties for those arrested and potentially even worse consequences for those behind the wheel and other motorists on our highways. If you are drinking, don’t drive. If you are consuming drugs, don’t drive. Plan ahead:

• have a designated driver,
• call a taxi or;
• stay the night.

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.