Man Arrested After Robbery In Barrie
On October 9th at 3:08 p.m., the Barrie Police Service was advised of a robbery that had just taken place at a convenience store located in a plaza at the southwest corner of Bayfield Street and Sophia Street West, in the City of Barrie.
Upon arrival of the police, it was learned that a lone male entered the store and walked out a short time later without paying for an item that had been selected. The storekeeper followed the male in an attempt to retrieve the stolen item, but the suspect was joined by a second male a short distance away and the storekeeper was assaulted. The storekeeper was later transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Assisted by video surveillance from the involved convenience store, police were able to identify the person responsible for the robbery and searched the downtown and immediate area for him. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., while attending an unrelated call for service, the suspect was located, arrested and transported to Barrie Police Headquarters for further investigation. The other involved male who was wearing camouflage shorts remains outstanding.
The accused, a 28-year-old male of no fixed address, has been charged with Robbery with Theft. He has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear October 10th, by video for a bail hearing with the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie.
Impaired Driver Arrested After Call From Concerned Citizen
On October 9th at 7:16 p.m., Barrie Police received a call from a concerned citizen after they observed a pickup truck swerving in the lanes as it travelled westbound on Dunlop Street in the City of Barrie.
Based upon information that was provided to the police, the pickup was located, and it was determined that the driver was operating his motor vehicle while he was impaired. The driver, a 35-year-old man form Victoria Harbour, was subsequently arrested and transported to Barrie Police Headquarters for further investigation.
While at Headquarters, a qualified breathalyzer technician conducted the required testing and confirmed that the male was impaired by alcohol. As a result, he is now facing charges that include Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs and Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus).
He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie on October 28, 2024.
In accordance with the Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) program, the pickup the accused was operating has been impounded for 7-days and his driver’s licence has been suspended for 90-days.
The Barrie Police Service wish to thank the concerned citizen who called last night and shared detailed and accurate information that ultimately was responsible for removing another impaired driver from our streets.
Our 2024 Barrie Community Safety Survey is now available.
Mattawa Resident Charged With Possession Of Stolen Property
On October 2, 2024, the North Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), investigated an occurrence involving several stolen items located on a property associated to the accused.
A search of a property on Highway 533 in Mattawan Township, led to the seizure of a stolen 2012 Tracer Ultralight Travel Trailer, a 2021 Can Am UTV, a 700-watt generator, a compound bow, a crossbow, and a second generator.
As a result of the investigation, Shawn Miller, 51-years-of-age, from Mattawa was charged with:
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
Fail to comply with release order
Fail to comply with probation order
Possession of a firearm contrary to Prohibition Order
Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in North Bay on October 2, 2024, and was remanded into custody.
Orillia OPP Investigating Overnight Crash In Oro
Orillia OPP are investigating a serious single motor vehicle collision in the Township of Oro-Medonte.
On October 10th at 2:30 a.m., Orillia OPP and emergency crews, including Oro Fire, Simcoe County Paramedics and Hydro One responded to reports of a single vehicle roll over collision at Line 7 North and 15/16 Sideroad in the Township Oro Medonte. Upon arrival, officers learned one person was trapped in the vehicle and one person had left the scene prior to emergency crews arriving. The male was extricated from the motor vehicle and eventually transported to a Toronto area trauma center by air ORNG with serious injuries.
The OPP Central Region K9 and Emergency Response Team (ERT) attended the scene to assist with locating the person who left prior to police arrival. Police were able to locate the involved person a short distance away with injuries. The female was transported to a Barrie area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement unit (TIME) attended the location to continue the investigation. The intersection was closed for several hours for investigation, however, has since been re-opened.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed or has camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police are asked to contact the Orillia OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information that may be helpful, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to please contact the North Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Reference # RM24240107
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com . Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2000.
Seven Arrested After Warrant Executed By Orillia Community Street Crime Unit Orillia OPP has arrested and charged 7 individuals with numerous drug offences after the execution of a search warrant in Ramara townships.
August 2024 Orillia OPP received information about a Cannabis Marijuana grow operation in the township of Ramara. Investigation revealed that the rural property was being utilized for a significant outdoor grow operation. Orillia CSCU was able to determine that the property was licensed for indoor cultivation only, however, the grow was outdoors and significantly over the licensed amount.
On October 9, 2024, members of the Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) from Orillia, Nottawasaga, Dufferin and Huronia West/Collingwood CSCU with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine (K9) executed a search warrant on a residence in Ramara.
As a result of the investigation, 7 individuals have been arrested and the following items were seized:
- 2125 Cannabis Marijuana plants, valued at approximately $2,125,000
- 111 kilograms of dried Cannabis Marihuana, Valued at approximately $222,000 total value of seized items: $2,347,000
Yong Li, 68 years old from Ramara Township, was charged with:
- Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution
- Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana
Lifang Yang, 56 years old from Scarborough, was charged with:
- Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution
- Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana
Xuan Zhu, 56 years old from Thornhill, was charged with:
- Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution
- Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana
Yanling Su, 57 years old from Markham, was charged with:
- Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution
- Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana
Yanbing Li, 60 year old, no fixed address, was charged with:
- Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution
- Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana
WU-qin Su, 59 years old from Scarborough, was charged with:
- Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution
- Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana
Jiezhen Chen, 57 years old from Vaughan, was charged with:
- Cannabis Act 9(2)- Possession for the purpose of distribution
- Cannabis Act 12(6) – Unlawful cultivation of Marihuana
The seven accused persons were released for future court appearances
Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
Drive Safe This Thanksgiving
As the OPP prepares for busy highways and roads during the Thanksgiving long weekend, they note that 296 people will not have the option to join family and friends this year.
This figure represents the number of people killed in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year. The vast majority of the road incidents that have tragically ended the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other road users were preventable and attributed to poor and careless actions and behaviours.
Deaths linked to driver inattention are up 40 per cent over this time last year, with speeding, impaired driving and seatbelt non-compliance among other factors contributing to the preventable loss of life in 2024.
Cyclists and pedestrians have been particularly at risk this year, with fatalities in these two road user classes up 100 per cent and 82 per cent respectively over this time last year. Motorcyclist deaths are also up significantly, marking a 41 per cent increase.
In its latest efforts to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on roads, the OPP is joining police services across Canada this weekend for Operation Impact. During the annual traffic safety campaign, officers will collectively target motorists who speed, drive distracted, impaired or fatigued, as well as drivers/passengers who are not buckled up or do not have children/toddlers safely restrained in appropriate child car/booster seats.
The motoring public is reminded that keeping roads safe is a shared responsibility and that every citizen has the right to make it to and from their destination safely.
The OPP is counting on every road user to do their part to help ensure no more families are left with an empty seat at the dinner table – not just during the Thanksgiving weekend, but throughout the year.
