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Gun, cocaine seized, four arrested after traffic stop on Barrie Road

An Orillia woman and an Orillia man among those now facing multiple weapons offences; Two people from Markham also charged in incident
OrilliaMatters Staff
Gun seized by Orillia opp at traffic stop april 2020
During a traffic stop on Barrie Road, Orillia OPP seized this handgun and arrested three adults and a young offender. Orillia OPP Photo

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINICAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested four people for firearms offences in the City of Orillia.  

On April 4, 2020 at approximately 11:40 p.m., Orillia OPP members conducted a traffic stop on Barrie Road in the City of Orillia. The driver was suspended. While police were investigating this incident a passenger was arrested for obstructing police and that is when investigators discovered a handgun.  

All of the occupants of the vehicle were arrested. During the search of the vehicle police also discovered a quantity of suspected cocaine.  

Police have charged Samantha Mayes, 31, of Orillia, Robert Barbowski, 37, of Orillia and Jason Urbina,18, of Markham with the following offences:    

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon contrary to Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code;  
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code; 
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon contrary to Section 92(1) of the Criminal Code;  
  • Possession of a Prohibited Firearm contrary to Section 95(b) of the Criminal Code; 
  • Careless Storage of a Firearm contrary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code; and,  
  • Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm contrary to Section 94 of the Criminal Code.  

All three suspects were released on a Form 10 Undertaking and are set to appear next on June 09, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.  

A 17 year old young offender from Markham was also charged with:  

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon contrary to Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code;  
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code;  
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon contrary to Section 92(1) of the Criminal Code; 
  • Possession of a Prohibited Firearm contrary to Section 95(b) of the Criminal Code; 
  • Careless Storage of a Firearm contrary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code; • Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm contrary to Section 94 of the Criminal Code; 
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and,  
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.    

The youth was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on June 10, 2020 at the Ontario Youth Court of Justice, Orillia.  

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 call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can 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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