ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a suspect with numerous drug and weapon related charges in downtown Orillia.
On July 25, 2021, just before 3 a.m., officers observed an intoxicated male on Mississaga Street, Orillia. After a brief investigation, the male was arrested and transported to the OPP detachment. The officers performed a search and located a quantity of cocaine, Canadian currency and a knife.
As a result, Steven McGinn, age 29, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Obstruct peace officer
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on Sept. 7, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
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. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online if you have information on any 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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