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Man wanted for assualt faces several additional charges
August 24, 2023 · 0 Comments
Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a male wanted on a warrant in the first instance.
Members of the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along with the OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Unit, executed a warrant in the first instance for a male wanted on an assault charge in the Town of Orangeville. The male is now facing multiple additional charges.
Scott LEMOS, 37-year-old from Orangeville has been charged with:
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (two counts)
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Disobeying Order of Court – (six counts)
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition
• Resist Peace Officer
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
As a result of the arrest the following was seized:
• Fentanyl
• Cocaine
• Oleoresin Capsicum Spray
The accused individual was transported to the Dufferin OPP detachment where they were held pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation of any other criminal activity is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.
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