NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On July 31, 2018 the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested a man after he failed to stop for police in the City of Orillia.
On July 31, 2018 at approximately 7:33 p.m., Orillia OPP members observed a vehicle on Mississaga Street commit an offence under the Highway Traffic Act. Police attempted to stop the vehicle however it did not stop for police.
A short while later police stopped the vehicle at Ashton Street and Louise Lane. The male, a 35-year-old Orillia man was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Dangerous operation of motor vehicle contrary to section 249(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
- Flight while pursued by peace officer contrary to section 249.1(1) of the Criminal Code.
- Three counts of fail to comply with probation order contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.
- Possession of a schedule I substance contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
- Several Highway Traffic Act offences.
The accused was also wanted on several other outstanding charges. The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice on Aug. 1, 2018.
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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