Police Beat

Driver was charged with driving while impaired by drug and possession of a controlled substance; passenger nabbed on outstanding warrants

After seeing 99% hike in online reports, the OPP have now expanded the system to include more reporting options for citizens

A backpack containing valuables was stolen from Market Street on Wednesday, Orillia OPP say

Police say accused assailant, a 45-year-old, and the victim were known to each other and there is no threat to public safety

OPP investigating break-in that resulted in theft of, among other things, four $1,000 bills

Crime Unit and Orillia Detachment members participated in crackdown; The suspects, men and women, ranged in age from early 20s to late 50s

Police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, heroin, marijuana, cash, an edged weapon and other items consistent with drug trafficking in the vehicle

Woman, 27, was charged by Orillia OPP, which fielded several 911 calls about incident in which car struck guard rail and ended up on its side, in ditch

During traffic enforcement on Highway 12, Orillia OPP found a quantity of crystal meth and drug trafficking items upon inspection of the vehicle

Suspects stole food, cash and other items in the early-morning hours of May 31, Orillia OPP say