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Dog called out for Orillia weapons complaint

The alleged victim reported two males known to him had entered his residence and threatened him with an edged weapon
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NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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ORILLIA - On Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons complaint in the City of Orillia.

At approximately 6:45 p.m. police were dispatched to an Orillia area residence on Olive Crescent with reports of a break and enter and threat. The complainant had reported that two males known to him had entered his residence and threatened him with an edged weapon.

After a preliminary investigation OPP members arrested both males near another residence. The Central Emergency Response Team (ERT) and K-9 were called in to assist in the arrest of one of the suspects who was found hiding nearby that residence.

As a result of the investigation the Orillia OPP have charged Darrell Stephens, age 45, of Orillia with:

  • Break and Enter and Committing and Indictable Offence Contrary to Section 348(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
  • Assault with a Weapon Contrary to Section 267(a) of the Criminal Code.
  • Three counts of Breach of Probation Contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

Police also charged Jeffrey Barnaby, age 49, of Orillia with:

  • Break and Enter and Committing and Indictable Offence Contrary to Section 348(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
  • Assault with a Weapon Contrary to Section 267(a) of the Criminal Code.
  • Uttering Threats Contrary to Section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
  • Breach of Probation Contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

Both of the accused were remanded into custody pending a bail hearing.

The Orillia Crime Unit along with the Orillia OPP continues to investigate this incident. If anyone witnessed this or has information regarding the circumstances they are encouraged to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122.

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