Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals in relation to a weapons call in the area of Davey Drive in Orillia.
On July 12, 2023, shortly after 4:00 p.m., police were dispatched to the area of Davey Drive, Orillia, after reports of a gunshot.
Police were provided with a description of a motor vehicle leaving the area and quickly located and stopped the vehicle. One officer sustained minor injuries during the traffic stop.
The Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine unit, Forensic Identification Services (FIS), Scene Of Crime Officer (SOCO), and Aviation units began searching the area, a firearm and magazine were recovered.
As a result, a 28-year-old, from Toronto has been charged with:
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts
- Possession of Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of Prohibited Device for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Firearm – Use While Committing Offence
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5000;
As well, a 28-year-old, from Brantford has been charged with:
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Dangerous Operation
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of Prohibited Device for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Firearm – Use While Committing Offence
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5000
- Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon
Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges on July 13, 2023.
Orillia OPP believe this to be an isolated incident and believe no danger to the general public exists. The investigation is ongoing at this time.