NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two suspects following a traffic stop in which cocaine and catalytic converters were located, in a vehicle, in the City of Orillia.
On July 14, 2021, at 4 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Wyandotte Street. Investigation led to the arrest of the two occupants of the vehicle, when a quantity of cocaine was located and seized. Further search led to the discovery of seven stolen catalytic converters.
As a result, Matthew Baetsen, age 50, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
- Seven counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused was held for a bail hearing on July 14, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.
In addition, Christie Ebeling, age 37, of Bracebridge, was charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
- Seven counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on Aug. 17, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
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 information on any 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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