NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a robbery and assault which happened in the City of Orillia.
On Feb. 12, 2020 shortly before 12:30 a.m., the Orillia OPP received a call for an assault which had just occurred at a residence on Coldwater Road West in the City of Orillia. [It is alleged that] the suspects entered the house assaulted one of the residents, stole a vehicle and left the scene.
The suspects then proceeded to Circle K on Atherley Road where an edged weapon and blunt objects were [allegedly] brandished. The suspects robbed the business and fled the scene.
Central Region Emergency Response (ERT) and Central Region Canine (K9) were dispatched to assist locating the suspects. Shortly after the incident police arrested two suspects in connection with this incident.
The Orillia OPP, Orillia Crime Unit and Central Region Forensic Identification Services (FIS) are continuing to investigate this incident. If anyone has any information pertaining to these occurrences please contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Charged in connection with this incident is 30-year-old Dustin Leblond and 27-year-old Darcen Power of Orillia. The suspects are charged with:
• Disguise with intent contrary to Section 351(2) of the Criminal Code,
• Possession of property obtained by crime contrary to Section 354(1)(b) of the Criminal Code,
• Possession of a weapon contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code,
• Robbery contrary to Section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code,
• Armed robber contrary to Section 343(d) of the Criminal Code, and;
• Breach of probation contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.
Both accused are set to appear next at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie on Feb. 20, 2020 via video.
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 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.
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