Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged numerous people following the execution of three search warrants in the City of Orillia.
On June 24, 2021, shortly before 10:00 p.m., OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) members, with the assistance of the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) members, and uniform members, executed three search warrants, on Orillia residences, following a lengthy drug investigation. Fifteen people were arrested, in total, and quantities of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Oxycodone, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) and Canadian currency were seized as well as a set of brass knuckles and a machete.
As a result:
- Amanda ZIMMERMAN, age 29, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance - opioid
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- James NEWTON, age 50, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule III substance
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Alwayne SMART, age 38, of Mississauga, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Kizzyanna JOSHUA, age 37, of York, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Adrian DABRIEL, age 36, of York, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Jerome SHENICK, age 24, of Toronto, has been charged with:
- Possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5000
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid
- Georgina WORRELL, age 48, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
The seven accused parties were all released on Form 10 Undertakings with future court dates at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia. The remaining eight arrested parties 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 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.
