NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORO-MEDONTE – The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a vehicle driver with possession of Methamphetamine following a vehicle stop Oro-Medonte.
On Jan. 29, 2021, shortly before 8 p.m., an officer was patrolling on Highway 11 near Line 12, Oro-Medonte. The officer observed a traffic violation and subsequently stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver. The officer observed open cannabis in the front seat and upon further investigation, a quantity of, what is believed to be, methamphetamine was located.
The driver, Tomo Stevic, age 41, of Etobicoke, was arrested and has been charged with possession of a schedule I substance - Methamphetamine. The accused was released on a Form 9 Appearance Notice and is set to appear on March 3, 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.
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