NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORO-MEDONTE - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a person with impaired driving offences.
On Feb. 13, 2020 at approximately 11:45 p.m. the Orillia OPP received a call regarding a vehicle that struck the guard rail on Highway 11 and then entered the ditch. The driver then fled the scene.
Officers responded quickly and Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Central Region Canine (K9) were dispatched to the scene, however, the suspect was placed into custody before their arrival.
The Orillia OPP arrested and charged 27-year-old James Bilous, of Oro-Medonte with dangerous operation, impaired operation and operation over 80 mg contrary to the Criminal Code.
The accused has been released on an appearance notice and is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on March 10, 2020.
The Orillia OPP is committed to public safety and crime prevention. If you have any information about crime in our communities please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
You can 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 $2,000.00
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