NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest in relation to drug trafficking in the City of Orillia.
On Feb. 8, 2020 at approximately 7:45 p.m. an Orillia OPP member conducted a traffic stop on Barrie Road in the City of Orillia.
During the traffic stop police conducted an investigation which led them to arresting the driver for obstructing police. Further investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of drugs. A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), from Rama First Nations Police Service was called to assist in the investigation, which led police to believe the driver was under the influence of drugs.
Police arrested and charged 24-year-old, Kaleb Saastamoinen, of Orillia with the following offences:
- Obstructing police contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code.
- Operation while impaired by drugs contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
- Possession of property obtained by crime contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
- Three counts of possession of a schedule I substance Contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
- 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.
- Trafficking in a controlled substance contrary to Section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
- Failure to comply with court order contrary to Section 145(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
The accused was held in custody and set to appear next at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia for a bail hearing.
Police also arrested and charged the passenger, 27-year-old, Justine Docherty of Bracebridge with:
- Three counts of possession of a schedule I substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
- 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.
- Trafficking in a controlled substance contrary to Section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The accused was released on a Form 10 for March 10, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia.
The Orillia OPP is committed to public safety and crime prevention. 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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