NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male, after a motor vehicle collision led to an impaired driving investigation.
Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on April 23, 2020, police were notified of a collision involving a vehicle on Rama Road in Ramara Township. Two occupants were seen fleeing the scene. After a short period of time, the two occupants were located.
The driver of the motor vehicle was transported by County of Simcoe Paramedic Services to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries. The passenger sustained no injuries.
As a result, the driver, Dakota Middleton-Greer, age 18, from Rama First Nation, has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs, contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
• Fail to stop after accident, contrary to section 320.16(1) of the Criminal Code
• Take motor vehicle without consent, contrary to section 335(1) of the Criminal Code
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on June 30, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province 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 call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
You can 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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