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Teen, Orillia woman facing multiple charges after West St. bust

Officers responded to a call for duo 'unlawfully in a dwelling house' and subsequent investigation prompted multiple charges being laid
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Drugs, cash and weapons were seized following an arrest at a West Street North residence Thursday afternoon.

Some unwanted house guests ended up in hot water with the Orillia OPP.

On Thursday afternoon, Orillia OPP officers were called to a residence on West Street North, where two individuals refused to leave the residence.

Police arrested the pair for being unlawfully in a dwelling house, notes a media release from the Orillia OPP.

Upon further investigation, police learned the female suspect was wanted on a warrant and the 15-year-old male was in possession of drugs, a weapon and "large amounts of Canadian currency."

The 15-year-old, whose identity is protected under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $ 5000 - in Canada
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unlawfully in dwelling house

Katie Lee Brittain, 28, of Orillia has been charged with:

  • Fail to comply with probation (two counts)
  • Unlawfully in dwelling house
  • Possessing Counterfeit Money - have in custody
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 - in Canada
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Failure to attend court after having appeared
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid (other than heroin)

Both accused parties were held for a bail hearing, police say.


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