NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged three suspects with drug offences following a vehicle pursuit in the City of Orillia.
On March 01, 2021 shortly before 2 a.m., officers were on patrol on Frederick Street when a vehicle was observed driving in an erratic fashion. The car was recognized by the officer to have been involved in previous incidents where the driver failed to stop for police.
After following the vehicle for a short while, the officer attempted to stop it by activating the emergency lights. The car did stop briefly but fled before the officer could speak to the driver.
After a short pursuit, the vehicle was observed driving on Highway 11 north of Orillia, and was again followed by officers. It was seen leaving the highway and driving down a dead end road, where it left the roadway and became stuck in the snow. Officers arrested the three occupants and a subsequent search resulted in the seizure of a quantity of cocaine and Canadian currency.
As a result, the two passengers, Bradley Craig, age 30 of Orillia; and Tamika Dickson, age 26 of Brampton, have been charged with:
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Both accused parties were released on Form 10 Undertakings and are set to appear on May 4, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The driver, Jordan Dennis, age 33 of Scarborough, has also been charged with the above offences, as well as:
• Flight from peace officer
• Dangerous operation
• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
The accused was held for a bail hearing and is set to appear on March 1, 2021 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 here.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online 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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