ORILLIA MAN WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER

RAMA — An Orillia man is wanted for attempted murder after a Ramara man was injured early Monday at a

police warrant has been issued for an Orillia

On Monday July 29, 2019 the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for a serious assault in Ramara Township.

At approximately 2:20 AM officers responded to a call at a Logan Lane residence where a Ramara man was located badly injured.

Simcoe paramedics treated him and arranged for him to be airlifted to a Toronto hospital where he is in critical condition.

The Orillia OPP along with Orillia OPP Crime Unit and Central Region Forensic Identification Services are investigating.

As a result, a warrant has been issued for Jake Marcellus, 20, of Orillia.

The suspect is wanted for Attempted Murder contrary to Section 239(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.

Police issued the accompanying photo.

They do not believe he is a danger to the public; however, police urge the public to not approach the male if he is located or his whereabouts are known.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Orillia 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.comif 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.