Orillia Police News

OPP on the lookout for impaired drivers this holiday season

OPP's Festive R.I.D.E. campaign kicks off this week and runs until Jan. 3, 2021

Nov 25, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Orillia man arrested after police seize suspected cocaine

Incident took place on Nov. 21 in Sturgeon Falls

Nov 25, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

Procession for slain OPP officer goes through region (5 photos/video)

'I think it's important for everyone to recognize the senseless loss of life and I think it is amazing all the people that are out here'

Nov 23, 2020 3:54 PM Read more >

OPP report using TASER when arresting man who pooped on restaurant floor

Police report the man became 'irate' when asked to leave the restaurant, which wasn't open yet

Nov 23, 2020 12:59 PM Read more >

18-year-old victim identified in fatal Kawartha Lakes crash

Collision happened Sunday afternoon

Nov 23, 2020 12:03 PM Read more >

Police say homicide victim did not know teen who stabbed him

'There’s no evidence (the victim) was involved in any kind of criminal or nefarious activity,' says official of 'disturbing' murder on Coldwater Road

Nov 23, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >

BREAKING NEWS: Severn teen charged with first-degree murder

The 19-year-old was arrested Sunday; He is charged in the homicide of Orillia's Derek Simmerson, who was found on Coldwater Road by a citizen Thursday night

Nov 22, 2020 8:16 PM Read more >

Orillia man faces several charges after drugs found in car

Police found purple, yellow, and beige fentanyl, prescription drugs, cash and a knife

Nov 22, 2020 3:34 PM Read more >

Orillia OPP release name of Coldwater Road murder victim

The 34-year-old, found laying on the street suffering 'serious trauma,' succumbed to his injuries at OSMH Thursday night

Nov 22, 2020 6:58 AM Read more >

Officer killed in line of duty once called Barrie home

OPP Const. Marc Hovingh was fatally shot during a property dispute call in Gore Bay on Thursday

Nov 20, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

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