NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORO-MEDONTE — Officers from the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recovered a large construction implement from a property in Oro-Medonte.
On April 11, 2024, members of the Orillia detachment with the assistance of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a commercial property on Highway 11. Police recovered an industrial-grade tamper valued at over $18,000. Police also seized nine other pieces of equipment and are investigating their origin.
As a result of the investigation the following individuals have been charged:
Robert Lenz, 43, of Oro-Medonte:
- Escape lawful custody
- Resist peace officer
- Obstruct police officer
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
The accused was held pending a bail hearing on April 12, 2024 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.
Stephen Lenz, 41, of Oro-Medonte:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
The accused was released on an undertaking to appear on May 14, 2024, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia.
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