Police arrest alleged speeders, dealers and assaulters
South Simcoe Police

Cocaine, drug paraphernalia found in car

South Simcoe Police charged a 42-year-old Barrie man with possession for the purpose of trafficking, following a traffic stop on the 10th Concession of Innisfil.

The man was a passenger in the vehicle and was allegedly in possession of a small amount of cocaine, paraphernalia associated to the distribution of cocaine and a large amount of money.

The investigation also revealed the man was in possession of a prohibited knife. He was also charged with weapons offences.

North York man charged under new stunt driving laws

A 26-year-old North York man was arrested for several speeding and impaired driving charges, after being pulled over on Highway 400 Thursday.

An unmarked South Simcoe Police cruiser observed the man's vehicle allegedly travelling 166 kilometres per hour in a 100 km/h zone, in the southbound lanes of the highway. An investigation revealed the man was allegedly showing signs of impairment. He was arrested and taken to a police station for a breath test. Results show the man allegedly had over twice the legal limit of alcohol in his blood system.

The driver held a G2 class licence upon arrest. He was charged with impaired driving, excess alcohol and stunt driving, for travelling 50 km/h or more over the posted speed limit, along with several other offences.

The man's licence has been suspended for 97 days, while his vehicle is impounded for one week.

Stunt driving laws help nab another alleged speeder

A teenager was charged under the province's new stunt driving laws, after allegedly being caught driving more than 50 kilometres per hour over the posted speed limit Thursday morning.

South Simcoe Police observed the 18-year-old Innisfil man travelling 103 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, on a stretch of the 10th Concession near Lake Simcoe. He was stopped and charged with speeding and stunt driving under the Highway Traffic Act. His licence has been suspended for one week, while his car is impounded for the same amount of time.

He will be making a court appearance in relation to these charges in Bradford on Nov. 5.

Car driven in Lake Simcoe

Last week, South Simcoe Police responded to a report a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed east on Mapleview Drive East had entered Lake Simcoe.

Officers located the vehicle approximately 150 feet into Lake Simcoe, sitting in eight feet of water. No occupants were found in the vehicle. A witness later reported seeing a man, soaking wet, in a bush area on Fleming Boulevard near the accident scene. Officers, along with a member of the K9 unit, successfully located the 48-year-old driver. The man, who admitted to

being the driver of the vehicle, has been charged with dangerous and impaired driving, and several other offences.

Teen allegedly assaults mother several times

He was caught out of control.

A 13-year-old boy was charged and held for a bail hearing, after allegedly assaulting his mother several times. He also allegedly threatened her with a knife, and attempted to lock the woman in a basement stairwell. South Simcoe Police responded to the incident, after receiving a 911 phone call from the mother at their Stroud area residence.

ID scam being investigated

South Simcoe Police are investigating a fraudulent promotion scheme reported by a Bradford area resident.

The resident says he had received an e-mail that he was an heir to a European fortune. In order to collect the fortune, which was allegedly valued at over $22 million, the man was required to complete an identification claim form with all his personal information.

To process the transfer of assets, $2,600 was required to cover costs. Once the claim form and $2,600 was sent, the estate assets trust would supposedly be transferred to the man's bank account.

Police warn residents these types of claims are fraudulent schemes to get personal information and money. Residents should never provide personal information in response to a solicitation from an unknown or unconfirmed source when requested by mail, telephone, or e-mail.

Anyone who receives what they believe to be a questionable or fraudulent letter, e-mail or telephone solicitation can call PhoneBusters - a joint agency operated by the RCMP, OPP and Competition Bureau of Canada - at 1-888-495- 8501 or visit www.phonebusters.com.

Domestic mischief lands man in jail

A 44-year-old Bradford man was arrested and charged with domestic mischief early Saturday morning.

South Simcoe Police attended a residence in Bradford West Gwillimbury, about 12:30 a.m. Oct. 6. Once there, police arrested the man. He has been charged with two counts of mischief and was held for a bail hearing.

Threats uttered, teen detained

A 19-year-old Bradford man was arrested after allegedly uttering threats in a restaurant Oct. 5.

South Simcoe Police were called to a restaurant in Bradford West Gwillimbury Friday. An investigation revealed the man had allegedly uttered threats. He was arrested and charged with that offence.

He was released on a promise to appear in court.

Officer assaulted during traffic stop

Two people, including a South Simcoe Police officer, were assaulted at the scene of a motor vehicle collision Sunday.

Police responded to a report of an erratic driver, who was involved in a collision on Holland Street in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

The vehicle involved was stopped and the driver, a 46- year-old Bradford woman, was being detained by residents. One person was assaulted in an effort to prevent driving. Once upon the scene, an officer was also assaulted.

The woman was arrested and transported to hospital where she was admitted for observation and treatment. The incident is still under investigation.