The following are news releases issued by the South Simcoe Police Service:
On Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, just after 12:30 p.m. a woman came to South Simcoe Police to report an assault that occurred earlier this month. The woman told officers that when she arrived home from work she found her common law husband to be intoxicated and in an argumentative state. The argument escalated to where the accused threw his glass of wine against a table, taking the victims two phones and throwing one against the wall causing it to smash. He then grabbed the victim, headbutted her in the face then put his hand around her neck trying to choke her.
The victim was able to get away to a friends house where she has been staying since.
A 52-year-old Bradford man was arrested and has been charged with domestic assault, michief and attempt to choke. While he awaits his trial, he is to avoid any contact with the victim.
The victim did not require medical attention.
South Simcoe Police were contacted by a concerned neighbour on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, around 12:45 p.m., after hearing what she believed to be a male and female in a physical fight. She could hear the female yelling at the male.
Officers arrived on scene was met by the male stating everything was fine. While another officer was speaking to the female separately within the home, the male became defensive and tried to push past the officer to open the door to the apartment two times before he was arrested and taken to the South Division station. While in custody, cocaine was found on the accused as he had tried to conceal it in his rectum.
He was charged with obstruct peace officer, assault peace officer, possession of cocaine and breach of probation. The 20-year-old was already on previous court conditions not to possess any drugs.
He was released on a promise to appear with a court date of Feb. 22, 2018. The female party was uncooperative with police.
On Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, just before 3:30 p.m., South Simcoe Police Traffic officers were conducting R.I.D.E. on Gilford Road in the Town of Innisfil. Their attention was caught by a vehicle travelling toward them at a high rate of speed then slowing down quickly to turn around prior to the R.I.D.E. stop. The car registered a speed of 102 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone driving away from the area. An attempt to stop the car was unsuccessful and a short pursuit ensued.
Shortly after the car entering and leaving a couple of ditches, the male driver gave up.
While speaking to the driver, officers noted a smell of alcohol coming from his breath.
A 49-year-old from Innisfil was charged with stunt driving, dangerous operation of a vehicle, flight from police, and speeding.
He also had his licence suspended for three days for over 50 mgs, seven-day licence suspension for stunt driving and had is vehicle towed and impounded for seven days.
He will appear in court in March to answer to these charges.
Over the weekend, South Simcoe Police responded to 231 calls for service, pro-active traffic stops and community service events.
