A fight at the water’s edge sent onlookers calling 911. Police arrived at Lightfoot Drive near Mississaga Street East on Sunday at around 5:20 p.m. to find that two people had been fighting. The argument escalated and a person was pushed into Lake Couchiching. Bystanders and the Orillia firefighters helped rescue the person from the water where first-aid was administered. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where they remain in stable condition. After a foot pursuit, a woman was arrested and taken into custody. A 47-year-old Orillia woman was charged with: The accused was held in custody on Sunday to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia for a bail hearing. The investigation is being overseen by members of the Orillia OPP Major Crime Unit (MCU). Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is requested to contact the Orillia Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
