(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the assistance of the public in locating the parties involved in an assault in the City of Orillia.
On April 21, 2016 at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Orillia OPP was dispatched to an assault on a female at the intersection of Douglas Street and Mississaga Street. When officers arrived on scene they were advised by the 60 year old female victim that she had been approached by 3 males demanding money. When she told them she didn’t have any money, one of the males struck her in the head before all three ran off in the direction of Mary Street.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, three males have been arrested in relation to this assault. Brandon DEMPSEY (18yrs) of Orillia has been charged with Robbery with Intent and Fail to Comply x2 under the Criminal Code of Canada. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Two other males, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, have also been charged with Robbery with Intent under the Criminal Code of Canada. They have also been held for a bail hearing.