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Orillia woman facing various drug charges after south-end bust

Two people were arrested on West Street South; Orillia OPP seized cocaine, crack cocaine, cash and items consistent with drug trafficking
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people for drug offences in the City of Orillia.   

On April 25, 2020 at approximately 1:00 a.m., Orillia OPP members conducted a traffic stop on West Street South at Bond Street. As a result of that traffic stop, police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, cash and items consistent with drug trafficking.  

Police arrested and charged Amanda Urso, age 29, of Orillia with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.  

Also charged is, Tyler Coombs, age 36, of Magnetawan. The accused is charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; and
  • Driving Under Suspension contrary to Section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.  

Both suspects were released on a Form 10 Undertaking and set to appear on June 30, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.  

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 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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