Orillia 4/14/2026 4:25pm

- UPDATE #1 – ORILLIA OPP INVESTIGATING TWO FIRES IN SAME SUBDIVISION - Charges Laid

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  • UPDATE #1 -ORILLIA OPP INVESTIGATING TWO FIRES IN SAME SUBDIVISION

Charges Laid

(ORO-MEDONTE, ON) - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals after two fires occurred in Oro-Medonte in the same subdivision.

Between January 20th and February 10th, the Orillia OPP, alongside local fire services, responded to two reports of residential fires in a new subdivision off of Bass Lake Side Road in Oro-Medonte. All fires were safely contained, and there were no reported injuries.

Through extensive investigation by the Orillia OPP with assistance from the Orillia OPP Major Crime Unit, two have been arrested and are facing the following charges.

Harminder SANDHAR (40) of Kitchener, has been charged with:

  • Arson - Damage to Property (CC) x2

Dikshant GOYAL (22) of Brampton, has been charged with:

  • Arson - Damage to Property (CC) x2

Both accused parties were held for a bail hearing on March 27, 2026, and remain in custody.


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