NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a vehicle driver with a drug offence and driving infractions following a vehicle stop in the City of Orillia.
On Jan. 30, 2021, just after 1 a.m., officers observed a traffic violation on Barrie Road and proceeded to stop the vehicle. It was discovered that the driver did not have a current driver's licence and further investigation led to the seizure of a quantity of cocaine.
The driver, David Shirk, age 34, of Orillia, was subsequently arrested and has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
- Driving while under suspension
- Driver - fail to properly wear seatbelt
The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is set to appear on April 6, 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 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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