(ORILLIA, ON) – Officers of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with numerous Criminal Offences after several traffic complaints were made by members of the public.
On Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, just after 5:10 p.m, Orillia officers responded to several reports of a vehicle driving erratically in the area of Highway 12 at Vasey Road in the Township of Severn. The vehicle was located in the area of Penetanguishene Road and Ski Trails Road, where a spike belt was successfully utilized to stop the vehicle. The vehicle involved was reported stolen out of the Midland area earlier that morning.
As a result of the investigation, Dawson DION, 27 of Midland, has been charged:
– Dangerous operation
– Flight from peace officer
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Failure or refusal to comply with demand
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
– Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code
– Failure to stop after accident
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Heroin
The accused has been held in custody to appear for a bail hearing on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Additionally, their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.