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Police seize handgun, drugs and cash in Orillia traffic stop

Two from Toronto and one from Orillia face a slew of serious charges
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three people with drug and firearms offences in the City of Orillia.

On Sept. 14, 2018 at approximately 2:40 a.m. while on patrol, police observed a vehicle violating the Highway Traffic Act. A traffic stop was conducted and an investigation into the offence started. Through the investigation, police located a loaded hand gun, a quantity of cash and drugs.

As a result of this investigation police charged the following people:

Sydney Bunkun, age 20, of Toronto:

  • Possession of a restricted firearm for dangerous purpose, contrary to Section 88(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, contrary to Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • possession of weapon obtained by commission of an offence, contrary to Section 96(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of a restricted firearm in a motor vehicle, contrary to Section 94(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of a loaded firearm with ammunition, contrary to Section 95(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Tampering with serial number, contrary to Section 108(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Mischief under $5,000, contrary to Section 430(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Obstruct police officer, contrary to Section 129(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Possession of a Schedule II Substance contrary to Controlled Drugs and Substances Act section 4(1)

 Derick Freeman, age 21, of Toronto:

  • Possession of a restricted firearm for dangerous purpose, contrary to Section 88(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, contrary to Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of weapon obtained by commission of an offence, contrary to Section 96(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of a restricted firearm in a motor vehicle, contrary to Section 94(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of a loaded firearm with ammunition, contrary to Section 95(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Tampering with serial number, contrary to Section 108(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Resist lawful arrest, contrary to Section 129(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Possession of a Schedule II Substance contrary to Controlled Drugs and Substances Act section 4(1)

Taneisha Hemmelgarn, age 22, of Orillia:

  • Possession of a restricted firearm for dangerous purpose, contrary to Section 88(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, contrary to Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of weapon obtained by commission of an offence, contrary to Section 96(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of a restricted firearm in a motor vehicle, contrary to Section 94(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of a loaded firearm with ammunition, contrary to Section 95(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Tampering with serial number, contrary to Section 108(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of a Schedule II Substance contrary to Controlled Drugs and Substances Act section 4(1)

All three were held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia where they were remanded into custody with a next court appearance scheduled for Sept. 20, 2018.

Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at the website or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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