NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male after a serious assault in the City of Orillia.
On Nov. 4, 2020, shortly before 4:00 p.m., police were notified of an assault with a weapon that had occurred at a residence on Elgin Street, Orillia.
Officers arrived quickly to find an injured male that required immediate first aid. County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS) attended to the male and transported him to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Officers continued the investigation at scene and were able to identify and arrest the suspect who was still in the area.
The investigation was continued by the Orillia OPP Crime Unit and, as a result, Myles Bellhouse, age 27, of Orillia, has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, contrary to Section 267(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was held for a bail hearing and is set to appear on Nov. 5, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.
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 report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or 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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