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OPP track down suspects who tried to break into Front Street home

The Orillia men, who covered their faces, yelled that they were members of the OPP before fleeing; Police located the suspects a short while later
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people for break and enter in the City of Orillia.  

On March 29, 2020 at approximately 4:20 a.m. police received a call of a break and enter in progress to a residence on Front Street South.  

The suspects approached the house, attempted to gain entry and yelled they were members of the OPP. The victim immediately called the Orillia OPP to attend. The suspects had fled prior to police arrival.  

Police were in the area and attended the residence to begin an investigation. A description was obtained of two males who had covered their faces and were carrying edged weapons. A short while later police located the suspects who matched the descriptions. The suspects were placed under arrest.  

Orillia OPP charged Joshua Williamson, age 30, and Devon Demaine, age 26, both of Orillia with:    

  • Personating peace officer contrary to Section 130(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;  
  • Break and enter contrary to Section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;  
  • Disguise with intent contrary to Section 351(2) of the Criminal Code; and,  
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code.    

Both suspects were released on a Form 10 Undertaking and set to appear next on June 16, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.  

Criminals will go to great lengths to trick you, putting yourself in a tough situation including pretending to be police officers. 

If you are in a situation where someone says they are a police officer and you want to be extra cautious please contact the Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122 to inquire if the police are currently at your residence or ask the officer to identify himself or herself with their police issued photo identification. Your personal safety is important and all reasonable precautions that can be taken should be taken.  

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 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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