Homicide - Suspect Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Mon Nov 23 04:47:52 MST 2020
As a result, a homicide investigation is being conducted by the Orillia OPP Crime Unit, with the assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). The deceased has been identified as Derek SIMMERSON, age 34, from Orillia.
On November 22, 2020, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members of the Orillia detachment of the OPP arrested a male, age 19, from Severn Township, in relation to this investigation. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
The OPP are asking anyone with information to contact us at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. 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.