Drug Bust – Names Released

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid drug trafficking related charges and seized a quantity of drugs.

Orillia CSCU began investigating individuals who were allegedly trafficking drugs in the City of Orillia. Utilizing investigative techniques police were able to gather evidence further advancing their investigation. On October 2, 2024 – satisfied with the information gathered the Orillia CSCU proceeded to the next steps in their investigation. With the assistance of Nottawasaga OPP CSCU, Orillia OPP Community Mobilization Unit (CMU), Orillia OPP officers and the Tactical Response Unit (TRU)a search warrant was executed at an address on Barrie Rd in the City of Orillia and three persons were arrested and charged.

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

·      67 grams of fentanyl

·      23 grams of cocaine

·      4 x 100ml bottles methadone

·      134 Hydromorphone pills

·      67 Oxycodone pills

·      Prohibited knife

·      Multiple cellular devices

 Paul HART-PAYNE, 31 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

Adult Assault with a Weapon

Adult Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

Adult Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order x 3

Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 6

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl, Cocaine, Methadone, Oxycodone, & Hydromorphone

Possession of property obtained by crime

Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Michael HART-PAYNE, 30 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

 Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methadone

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Oxycodone

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Hydromorphone

Possession of property obtained by crime

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking with a future court date.

Serena HORTON, 21 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methadone

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Oxycodone

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Hydromorphone

Possession of property obtained by crime

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking with a future court date.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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