NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male with impaired driving and a female with possession of cocaine in the City of Orillia.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, shortly before midnight, officers received a tip from the public reporting a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 northbound, approaching Orillia. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Memorial Avenue. The ensuing investigation resulted in the arrest of the male driver and a female passenger. Further investigation lead to the seizure of a small quantity of cocaine.
As a result, Christopher Firth, age 48, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - drugs
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Driving while under suspension
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on March 09, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
In addition, Holly Leppard, age 35, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
The accused was released on a Form 9 Appearance Notice and is set to appear on March 9, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP would like to thank everyone who share the responsibility of keeping our roads, trails and waterways safe by reporting impaired drivers. We are committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting 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 if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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