NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual attempting to enter a residence and vehicles on Carlyon Line.
On Feb. 11, 2023, shortly before 9:30 p.m., police were dispatched to reports of a male entering vehicles and attempting to enter a residence near Carlyon Line and Division Road in the Township of Severn.
The individual was initially detained by a nearby resident, however fled prior to police arrival. Police contained the area and with the assistance of OPP Canine and the Central Region Emergency Response Team, the individual was located on an adjacent property hiding under a trailer.
As a result, police have charged Russell Felts (35), of Orillia, with the following:
- theft under $5,000 from a motor vehicle
- possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- trespass at night
- fail to comply with probation order - two counts
The accused was held for a bail hearing on Feb. 12, 2023 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie, Ontario.
The Orillia OPP is 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 clicking here.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or 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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