ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male with weapons offences along with several other offences.
On April 13, 2021, just before midnight, officers were called to a local hotel regarding a male that had threatened another person with a firearm. Officers attended the hotel and investigated a male regarding the complaint. During the investigation, two knives and a pellet gun was seized. As a result the male was arrested and charged.
Andrew Jones, age 35, of Severn Township, has been charged with:
- Uttering threats
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Failure to comply with release order (X4)
- Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order (X2)
- Mischief under $5,000
- Resist peace officer (X5)
- Assault a peace officer (X4)
The accused has been held for a bail hearing and is set to appear on April 14, 2021, via video link, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.
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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