NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINICIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two suspects following a dispute which led to two break and enters in the City of Orillia.
On June 16, 2021, just after 5:20 p.m., officers responded to a complaint involving two males who were unwanted in a residence, one brandishing a knife, on Walker Avenue.
The two fled the scene and officers responded quickly and began a search for the suspects. They were subsequently located and arrested in separate residences nearby as further investigation revealed that they had both broken into the units while trying to evade the police.
A quantity of fentanyl was also seized after one of the suspects was located in the washing machine, hiding from officers.
As a result, John Greer, age 39, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Assault with A Weapon • Break, enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence
- Two counts of Failure to comply with release order
In addition, Jobi Greer, age 27, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Assault with A Weapon
- Break, enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence
- Theft Under $5000 • Failure to comply with undertaking
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Possession of a schedule I substance - opioid
- Two counts of Failure to comply with release order
Both accused parties were held in custody for bail hearings on June 17, 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 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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