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Orillia man facing eight charges after two break-and-enters

Police charge 30-year-old in relation to break-ins on Cedar Street
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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 numerous offences after two residences were broken into overnight in the City of Orillia.

On Nov. 27, 2020, just after 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a report that a male had broken into a residence on Cedar Street, Orillia. It was reported that the male had fled but that the caller believed that the suspect was still in the proximity. Numerous officers searched the area with the assistance of OPP Canine (K9). 

At approximately 5:20 a.m., officers located and arrested a male that matched the description given by the caller. Further investigation led police to learn that a second residence on Cedar Street had been broken into.

As a result, Jamie Lapointe, age 30, of Orillia, has been charged with:

  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit an indictable offence, contrary to Section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Break, enter a place, commit indictable offence, contrary to Section 348(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
  • Resist peace officer, contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Obstruct peace officer, contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of break in instruments, contrary to Section 351(1) of the Criminal Code
  • Fail to comply with probation order, contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code
  • Failure to comply with release order, contrary to Section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code

The accused has been held for a bail hearing and is set to appear next on Dec. 2, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.

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