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King Street incidents result in two arrests

Two face serious charges including theft, mischief and possession of illegal drugs
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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MIDLAND, ON - On Oct. 19, 2020, at 4:44 a.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Southern Georgian Bay Detachment became involved in the first of several criminal investigations that occurred overnight on King Street near Highway 12 in the Town of Midland.

Officers responded to a report of an attempted theft of a motorcycle from a King Street Hotel with responding officers locating and arresting a suspect while attempting to commit another offence at a King Street residence. Further investigation led the officers to make a seizure of blue fentanyl on his person and released the accused on incident related charges.

Further on Oct. 19, 2020, officers received another report at 9:14 a.m. from a King Street car dealership stating that numerous parked vehicles awaiting repair had been damaged with some being entered and were reviewing surveillance footage to assist in the investigation.

OPP uniform officers through investigation were able to identify the suspects and arrested for the second time Joseph Courriere, 31 years, of Penetanguishene for the following combined incident related offences.

  • Trespassing at Night
  • Mischief - destroys or damages property (six counts)
  • Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle
  • Mischief - obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Opioid (other than heroin) Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

The accused was held for a video bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Nov. 26, 2020.

A second involved person was also identified and arrested in the Town of Midland at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 29, 2020, by uniform OPP officers.

Charged is Robert Potter, 31 years, of Midland with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

  • Mischief - destroys or damages property (six counts)
  • Mischief - obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
  • Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle

The accused was held for a video bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Dec. 3, 2020.

Anyone having knowledge of a property or drug-related crime is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.p3tips.com. 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. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on Twitter or Facebook.

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