ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a Barrie man with several sexual offences following an investigation by the Orillia Crime Unit.
On March 19, 2021, officers began an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault. The Orillia Crime Unit assumed the investigation and a second victim was identified.
On March 20, 2019, officers observed the suspect driving in the City of Orillia, conducted a vehicle stop and the suspect was subsequently arrested.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, Mauricio Melendez-Ortiz, age 38, of Barrie, has been charged with:
- Two counts of sexual assault
- Two counts of sexual interference
- Two counts of sexual exploitation
- Voyeurism
The accused was held for a bail hearing on March 21, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Newmarket.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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