Orillia OPP issued the following update to a "domestic incident" earlier today, which led to numerous charges.
The initial release, along with the update, follows.
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ORILLIA, Ont. - On Saturday June 03, 2017 the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are issuing a public safety warning. This warning comes after police responded to a domestic incident at a Mary Street residence in the City of Orillia.
On June 03, 2017 at approximately 08:15 police responded to a residence on Mississaga Street, West where the suspect from the earlier incident was seen. Members of the Orillia OPP attended the residence and set up containment in the area.
Police are asking residents in the areas of Mississaga Street West between Volunteer Drive and McKenzie Street and Mary Street between McKenzie Street and O'Brien Street to stay inside their houses and for the general public to stay away from this area. Police feel at this point attending these areas would pose a risk to public safety.
The OPP have dispatched additional resources including the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Central Region Canine (K9) and the OPP Mobile Support Unit.
This incident has ended without further incident. The suspect is now in custody and there is no longer a threat to public safety. This incident is still under investigation and further information will be released once it becomes available.
As a result of the investigation a 27-year-old Orillia man has been charged with the following offences:
- Uttering Threats Contrary to Section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
- Assault with a Weapon Contrary to Section 267(a) of the Criminal Code.
- Pointing a Firearm Contrary to Section 87 of the Criminal Code.
- Possession of a Weapon for a dangerous Purpose.
- Use of an Imitation Firearm While Committing an Offence Contrary to Section 85(2)(a) of the Criminal Code.
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Contrary to Section 249(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on June 05, 2017 for a Bail Hearing.
If anyone witnessed anything in relation to this incident or has information regarding the circumstances they are encouraged to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122.
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police 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 visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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