South Simcoe Police Daily News Release – 01Jan2017

Domestic Assault

(Bradford, ON) On Saturday, December 31, 2016, South Simcoe Police were

called to a Bradford home for a report of a domestic assault. Officers

learned that a woman had been assaulted and threatened by her husband in

that home on on December 28. The assault ended when a relative entered the

room. A 27 year old Bradford man was arrested at the scene and charged with

Domestic Assault and Uttering Threats. He was released on conditions to

reside elsewhere and avoid the victim while he awaits a January court date.

The victim did not require medical attention.

Festive R.I.D.E.

Officers from our Festive R.I.D.E. team were out on New Year’s Eve. An

afternoon spot check on Innisfil Beach Road stopped 95 drivers, none of

whom had been drinking. All were reminded to choose an alternative to

driving under the influence after their evening’s festivities.

During the evening, officers stopped 463 cars at various locations in

Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil. 21 roadside screening device tests

were conducted, resulting in 3 warn-range driver’s licence suspensions.

Poor Driving Weather

South Simcoe Police responded to a number of weather related collisions,

and several reports of vehicles skidding off the road into ditches during

the day and overnight.

Drivers are reminded to alter their driving habits to account for poor

weather. Slow down in snowy and icy conditions, and leave extra room for

stopping. Clear your car completely, and make sure you have sufficient

windshield washer fluid to complete your trip.

See snow, go slow.