ORILLIA OPP
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a Burford man for drug and weapons offences in the city of Orillia.
On Oc. 29, 2021 Orillia uniform members entered into an investigation regarding a stolen vehicle on Millard Street. Officers stopped the vehicle to commence the vehicle. As a result of that stop, the driver was searched. Police located drugs, an imitation firearm, weapons, cash, and other indicators of trafficking.
As a result of the investigation police charged, 38-year-old, James Donald Sears of Burford, Ontario with:
- Three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- Three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code;
- Possession of an imitation firearm contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code;
- Possession of property obtained by crime contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
- Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to Section 355(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition contrary to Section 92(2) of the Criminal Code;
- Two counts of breach of probation contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code; and
- Two charges under the Cannabis Control Act.
The suspect was held for a bail hearing, remanded into custody.
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 information on any 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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