NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people for drug trafficking in the City of Orillia.
On April 1, 2020, the Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began investigating reports of drug trafficking at a residence on Koralea Crescent stemming from community concerns. During the investigation, police conducted a vehicle stop related to the drug trafficking. As a result of that traffic stop, two males fled on foot from the scene after an interaction with police. With the assistance of Orillia Detachment members both males were arrested a short while later.
The investigation into this matter led police to seized cash, methamphetamine, percocet, ecstasy and other items indicative of drug trafficking.
Arrested and charged are Lester Locke, age 20 of Etobicoke. The accused is charged with:
• Two 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 property obtained by crime contrary to Section 354(1)(b) of the Criminal Code;
• Assault with intent to resist arrest contrary to Section 270(1)(b) of the Criminal Code; and,
• Escape lawful custody contrary to Section 145(1) of the Criminal Code.
Police also charged Garnet Seraphine, age 23, of Markham with:
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled drugs and Substances Act; and,
Possession of property obtained by crime contrary to Section 354(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
Both males were released on a Form 10 Undertaking and set to appear on June 02, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province 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 call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can 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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