A call about a couple of suspected shoplifters in Orillia has resulted in numerous theft, drug and weapons charges against two women.
Police say they were called on Friday about two women acting suspiciously at a downtown business and had possibly shoplifted.
Officers arrived and were unable to locate the suspects, but a short time later, police received a similar call from a business on Murphy Road, where two women were taken into custody and linked to the previous incident.
Police say further investigation led to the seizure of quantities of, what is suspected to be, Fentanyl and Methamphetamine and two prohibited edged weapons, along with numerous stolen items from the two events.
As a result, Amanda COLACCI, age 44, from St. Catharines, and Megan ROUSSY, age 36, from Niagara on the Lake, have been charged with:
- Two counts of possession of a schedule I substance – Opioid
- Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a schedule I substance – other drugs
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Two counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
- Two counts of possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
- Theft Under $5000
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
Both accused parties were held for bail hearings on January 23, 2021, via video link to the Ontario Court of Justice, Newmarket.
METHAMPHETAMINE among drugs seized this weekend by #OrilliaOPP. Two women from Niagara have been charged with trafficking and weapons offenses. Unlike many drugs, Meth can be produced locally. Know what to look for and report it! #OrilliaCMU #MethHurtsCommunities ^td pic.twitter.com/eBPG8Ls37c
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) January 25, 2021