ORILLIA OPP
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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Orillia Detachment have arrested and charged two people for drug possession in the City of Orillia.
On August 19, 2020 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Orillia OPP uniform members along with Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted an investigation into drug possession in Orillia.
A traffic stop on Atherley Road was commenced shortly before 10:30 AM. Police formed reasonable grounds to arrest the driver and passenger of the vehicle for drug trafficking.
Arrested and charged is David Shirk, age 34, of Orillia. He is charged with: two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and two counts of possession of a Schedule I Substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Police also arrested, 32-year-old, Holly Cameron, of Orillia and charged her with: two counts of possession of a Schedule I Substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Both suspects have been released on a Form 10 Undertaking and are set to appear next on October 6, 2020, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
Drugs affect our communities several ways including: taking money from our community and getting our mothers, fathers and children addicted. Once people are addicted to drugs they will do anything to get money for drugs including theft, break and enters and failing to properly care for their children.
In order for police to hold those who traffic in illicit drugs we need the help of the public to step up and provide information that may lead to an arrest. Every piece of information is helpful. Please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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 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.
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