ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORILLIA - The Ontario Provincial Police Orillia Detachment arrested and charged three males regarding an assault in the city of Orillia.
On Aug. 28, 2020, just before 10:30 p.m., the Orillia OPP were called to attend the area of the Orillia waterfront regarding a male being dragged by a vehicle.
An investigation into the incident revealed two males were walking along Esplanade Street when a vehicle approached them. While the vehicle passed by, the driver and two passengers started yelling profanities at the two males walking.
A short time later, the same vehicle returned. At this point, the occupants of the vehicle sprayed one of the males with beer and threw a beer can at him. The vehicle left the scene again.
The vehicle then returned a third time and stopped near the two males walking. The victim approached the vehicle and engaged in conversation with the driver of the car. The driver then began to drive away in an aggressive manner dragging the male over 25 metres. During all the encounters the occupants of the car were yelling profanities to the two males on foot.
The vehicle was located a short time later and all occupants of the vehicle were arrested.
The driver of the vehicle, James Ley, 23 years, of Barrie, was charged with
- Assault, contrary to Section 266 of the Criminal Code
- Dangerous Operation contrary to Section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code
Eric Artindale, 21 years, of Ramara Township, was charged with
- Assault, contrary to Section 266 of the Criminal Code
The second passenger, Roarke McCooeye, 21 years, of Bracebridge, was charged with
- Assault, contrary to Section 266 of the Criminal Code
The three accused were released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on Nov. 17, 2020, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province 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 the website.
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