Drug Bust – Names Released

Source: OPP
Date: Sat Jan 4 06:55:25 MST 2025

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple drug and weapon related charges after a call for a disturbance was reported late in the evening of January 2nd, 2025.

On January 2, 2025, Orillia OPP were called to a residence within the city for a disturbance. Officers arrived and located two individuals attempting to leave the location. Both individuals were arrested after suspected drugs, weapons, drug paraphernalia and cellular devices were located with them.




As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

· 34 grams Cocaine

· 21 grams Fentanyl

· $2,265 Canadian currency

· Digital scales and packaging

· 3 cellular devices

· 3 edged weapons

Susan BAZINET, 51 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

· Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000

· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Jerrica SMITH, 26 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

· Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000

· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

· Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on January 3, 2025, to answer to the charges.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.