NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORILLIA – Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a collision which resulted in the arrest of an impaired driver in the City of Orillia.
On Oct. 2, 2020, approximately 2:30 a.m., police were notified of a collision that had occurred on Walker Avenue, Orillia. Upon arrival, officers observed that a vehicle had collided with two parked vehicles in a driveway, causing them to strike a nearby building. The driver of the vehicle was spoken to and an impaired driving investigation was undertaken. The male was subsequently arrested and further investigation lead to the seizure of a quantity of Cocaine and Canadian currency.
As a result, Justin Connors, age 31, of Tiny Township, has been charged with:
- Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
- 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
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on Dec. 08, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP would like to thank everyone who share the responsibility of keeping our roads, trails and waterways safe by reporting impaired drivers. We 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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