NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), have arrested and charged two males with numerous drug offences in the City of Orillia.
On Sept. 22, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., during an ongoing drug investigation, police stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of a West Street north business and the two male occupants were arrested.
As a result, quantities of several drugs were located and seized, including cocaine and opioids.
Barry Boismier-Stiles, age 38, of Rama First Nation is charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Cocaine, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Opioid, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order, contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code
The accused has been held for a bail hearing and is set to appear on Sept. 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.
In addition, David Shirk, age 34, of Orillia is charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Cocaine, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Opioid, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on Oct. 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
Boismier-Stiles was also arrested twice - within four days - for similar offences. (See related story)
David Shirk was also arrested previously for similar offences, with the same co-accused. (See related story)
The Orillia OPP are 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 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 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 $2000.
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