The following are news releases issued by the South Simcoe Police Service:
On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, just after 2 p.m., a South Simcoe officer out on general patrol in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury stopped a truck for erratic driving on Luxury Avenue. While speaking to the driver, the officer detected alcohol on his breath. The man openly admitted to having consumed alcohol on today's date. The male driver provided samples of his breath and had his licence suspended for three days and his truck was towed.
A South Simcoe Police officer from the Traffic Unit out of general patrol on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 just after 4 p.m., pulled over on the 25th Sideroad in the Town of Innisfil to allow a large amount of traffic to pass. While pulled over, the officer's attention was drawn to a car approaching from a side street. The male driver was waving his arms, upset that traffic had be slowed by the officer. The officer had a conversation with the driver and notices the odour of alcohol coming from the male.
A roadside screening device test was conducted. As a result, the driver was issued a 3 day warn range suspension. Further investigation showed the driver as being a suspended driver for unpaid fines.
A 52-year-old Innisfil man has been charged with drive under suspension.
On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, a South Simcoe Police officer on general patrol in the downtown core of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury just after 2 a.m. stopped a vehicle. While speaking to the driver, the officer noted a smell of alcohol coming from the driver's mouth. A roadside screening device was conducted and confirmed the presence of alcohol. The driver, who holds a G2 licence, is not permitted to have any alcohol while driving. The driver, a 27-year-old male from Newmarket, was charged with novice driver above zero.
Over the weekend, South Simcoe Police responded to 222 calls for service, pro-active traffic stops and community service events.
