NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault call at a business on King St. in the City of Orillia.
On April 22, 2020 shortly before noon Orillia OPP members were called (Home Hardware on King Street) where an employee had been assaulted.
Investigation revealed that a verbal disagreement started between an employee and another male which resulted in the employee being punched in the face. Witnesses at the scene identified the suspect as Jacob Butler, age 31, of Penetanguishene.
The male was arrested and charged with Assault contrary to Section 266 of the Criminal Code. The suspect was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and set to appear next on June 30, 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 call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
You can 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 $2,000.00.
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