An arrest has been made in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Orillia.
The OPP says an 18 year old man was taken into custody on Saturday and is now facing charges of sexual assault, break and enter, voyeurism, assault with a weapon and trespassing.
Police say a woman was assaulted, after her home was broken into in the early hours of December 2, and the suspect has now been linked to additional incidents.
On November 25, 2021, shortly after midnight, the suspect was found trespassing near two residences on Mississauga Street, where he was confronted by witnesses and brandished a knife before fleeing, prior to police arrival.
On December 11, 2021, shortly after 7:30 p.m., officers from the Orillia Crime Unit with assistance from the OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team arrested Douglas Morrison, age 18 of Orillia, in the Town of Midland.
He has been charged with the following:
- Sexual assault, contrary to sec. 271 of the Criminal Code (CC)
- Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, contrary to CC sec. 348(1)(b)
- Voyeurism, contrary to CC sec. 162(1)- two counts
- Assault with a weapon, contrary to CC sec. 267(a) of the – two counts
- Trespassing at night, contrary to CC sec. 177 – two counts
The accused has been remanded in custody until a bail hearing scheduled for December 15, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Newmarket, via video link.
The investigation by the Orillia Crime Unit, under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch is continuing. Investigators are appealing to anyone with information to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.
#OrilliaOPP Crime Unit is looking to identify and speak to this individual in relation to an ongoing sexual assault investigation. If you recognize him or have information, please contact Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or @CrimeSDM at 1-800-222-8477. ^td pic.twitter.com/inxbhIM8P8
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) December 9, 2021