NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Nov. 14, 2019 the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant within the City of Orillia.
The Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with Orillia OPP members, Central Region Tactical Response Unit (TRU), Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Aviation Services executed a search warrant at a Peter Street South address.
As a result of the investigation police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine and cash.
Police arrested and charged James McCartney, age 35, of Orillia, with the following:
- Two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance Contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
- Two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance For The Purpose Of Trafficking Contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The accused was released on a Promise to Appear for Dec. 17, 2019 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia.
The OPP works hard to keep illicit drugs off our streets. If you know about or suspect illicit drug sales and want to help improve the wellbeing of our community call 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.
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