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Four charged in three Orillia drug busts within an hour (3 photos)

Cannabis, weapons, fentanyl, cocaine, and Canadian currency seized by Orillia OPP during the three separate incidents
OrilliaMatters Staff

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged four people with numerous offences, in three different incidents, in just over an hour on Friday evening.

On Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, approximately 7:40 p.m., an OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on Laclie Street for a traffic violation. During the interaction with the driver, the officer was given cause to enter into a drug investigation and the driver was subsequently arrested. The vehicle was searched and numerous illicit packages of cannabis were located and seized.

As a result, Pavlo Rymarev, age 22, of Etobicoke has been charged with:

  • Distribute illicit cannabis, contrary to Section 9(1)(a)(iv) of the Cannabis Act
  • Possession of illicit cannabis, contrary to Section 8(1)(b) of the Cannabis Act
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling, contrary to Section 10(2) of the Cannabis Act
  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place, contrary to Section 8(1)(a) of the Cannabis Act
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, contrary to Section 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act 2017
  • Drive motor vehicle - no licence, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000, contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

The accused was released on a form 10 undertaking and is set to appear on Jan. 5, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.

Less than an hour later, police received a call reporting that a male in a vehicle was consuming drugs and that the caller had the vehicle blocked in. Officers were then updated that a weapon had possibly been observed and that another car had shown up to the scene. Police responded quickly and located all of the vehicles involved. Three individuals were arrested but one was released unconditionally after investigation revealed that he was not involved.

As a result, Jaclynn Arends, age 40, of Barrie, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Carry concealed weapon, contrary to Section 90 of the Criminal Code

The accused was released on a form 10 undertaking and is set to appear on Jan. 19, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.

In addition, Tyrell Povell, age 30, of Scarborough, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000, contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Carry concealed weapon, contrary to Section 90 of the Criminal Code

The accused was released and is set to appear next on Dec. 29, 2020 at the Ontario court of Justice, Orillia.

Shortly after the above incident was reported, police received two separate calls from concerned citizens reporting an erratic driver on Highway 11 northbound through Orillia. Officers located and stopped the vehicle near Menoke Beach Road, Severn and began an investigation. As a result, the driver was advised that he was under arrest, at which time he resisted. The male was arrested and a subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, cannabis and Canadian currency as well as a knife and a quantity of ammunition.

As a result, Justin Deelarbi, age 31, of North York, has been charged with:

  • Two counts of assault a peace officer, contrary to Section 270(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code
  • Disarming a peace officer, contrary to Section 270.1(1) of the Criminal Code
  • Two counts of possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, contrary to Section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000, contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of a schedule I substance - opioid, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of a schedule I substance - methamphetamine, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place, contrary to Section 8(1)(a) of the Cannabis Act
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing, contrary to Section 9(2) of the Cannabis Act
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition obtained by crime, contrary to Section 96(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Two counts of resist peace officer, contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Failure to comply with undertaking, contrary to Section 145(4)(a) of the Criminal Code

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is set to appear next on Nov. 18, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.

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 report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or 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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