NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested an individual for assault peace officer, after refusing to leave an address in Orillia.
On June 22, 2022, shortly before 3 p.m. police were dispatched to a call for an unwanted person at a residence on West St. South in Orillia. Upon police arrival, the individual refused to leave the location. While attempting to arrest the individual, two police officers were assaulted. One officer was injured and had to attend hospital for treatment. Officers were able to arrest the individual and have charged one Orillia resident.
Tyler Loucks, 35, of Orillia, was charged with the following:
- Assault peace officer- 2 counts
- Utter threats- cause bodily harm
The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and will appear on August 9, 2022, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, Ontario.
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 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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