NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested ten people and charged six in relation to a drug trafficking investigation in the City of Orillia.
On Feb. 26, 2021, at approximately 6 a.m., officers of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant as a result of a drug trafficking investigation on Matchedash Street, Orillia. All ten individuals located in the residence were arrested. Officers located a quantity of cocaine and Canadian currency and an ornate cane, with a Cobra head, which could be unscrewed to reveal a narrow sword.
Jobi Greer, age 27, of Ramara, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Failure to comply with undertaking • Fail to comply with probation order
Held for a bail hearing on Feb. 26, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.
John Greer, age 38, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Failure to comply with undertaking
Held for a bail hearing on Feb. 26, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.
Virginia Mark, age 36, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
Released on a Form 10 Undertaking with a court date of May 11, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
Taylor Strongitharm, age 24, of Orillia, has been charged with: •
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
Was released on a Form 10 Undertaking with a court date of May 11, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
William Waller, age 36, of Carden Township, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
Was released on a Form 10 Undertaking with a court date of May 11, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
Glenn Hillock, age 66, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
Was released on a Form 10 Undertaking with a court date of May 11, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
Upon completion of the investigation at the scene, the remaining individuals were released without charges.
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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