NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male and a female with drug offences after a traffic stop in the City of Orillia.
On April 20, 2020, approximately 10 p.m. a member of the Orillia OPP was conducting speed enforcement on Atherley Road, Orillia. A traffic stop was initiated and the investigation led to both occupants being arrested for different offences. Further investigation led to the seizure of what police believe to be cocaine and a quantity of Canadian currency.
As a result, Barry Boismier-Stiles, age 37, of Rama First Nation is charged with:
- Traffic in Schedule I Substance - Cocaine, contrary to Section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Cocaine, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Failure to Comply with Undertaking, contrary to Section 145(4)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Failure to Comply with Release Order, contrary to Section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
The accused was held for a bail hearing on April 22, 2020 via video link at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.
In addition, Josie-Lynn Pulford, age 30, of Orillia is charged with:
- Traffic in Schedule I Substance - Cocaine, contrary to Section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Cocaine, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Failure to Comply with Undertaking, contrary to Section 145(4)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Obstruct Peace Officer, contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
The accused was released on a Recognizance and is set to appear next on June 30, 2020, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
(These two were also both arrested for similar charges on April 16; see related story)
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province 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 call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online 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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