ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two suspects, and is searching for a third, following the execution of a search warrant in the City of Barrie.
On March 10, 2021, shortly after 6:00 a.m., as a result of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in Simcoe County, members of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and uniform members, executed a search warrant at a residence on Yonge Street, Barrie. Two individuals were arrested and police are searching for a third suspect who was not located in the residence.
As a result of the search, a quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other drugs were located and seized.
Simon Pelletier, age 39 and Jeanette Belanger, age 37, both from Barrie, have been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Three counts of possession of a schedule I substance - opioid
- Possession of a schedule I substance - Methamphetamine
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
Both accused parties were released on Form 10 Undertakings and are set to appear on April 27, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The third suspect has not been located to date, and an arrest warrant will be sought.
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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