NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male with weapons offences along with several other offences.
On April 19, 2021 at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers were called to a local business regarding a male that had been asked to leave but refused. During the investigation, [it is alleged that] a knife was pointed at the officer. The suspect was arrested without incident and no one was injured.
Julien Johnson, age 31, has been charged with:
• Obstruct peace officer
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
• Carrying concealed weapon
• Fail to leave premises when directed
• Resist peace officer
• Assault a peace officer with a weapon
The accused has been held for a bail hearing and is set to appear on April 20, 2021 via video link at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.
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 visiting 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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