(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Thursday, December 15, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to an emergency 9-1-1 call for a home invasion at a Norfolk Street South, Simcoe address.
It was determined that an individual attended a residence and forcibly gained entry. Once inside, the owner of the home became involved in a physical altercation and held the suspect while family members contacted 9-1-1. Officers arrived on scene and subsequently took an individual into custody without incident.
The homeowner involved in the incident suffered injuries and was transported to a local area hospital by ambulance for treatment.
Charged with the following offences is 36-year-old Daniel James RAITT of Norfolk County, Ontario:
- Break and enter,
- Assault with a weapon,
- Mischief under $5,000 and
- Fail to comply with probation order.
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.
