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15-year-old accused of assaulting three police officers

A South Simcoe Police Service officer was flagged down by a citizen who had witnessed an altercation
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NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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INNISFIL - A 15-year-old boy is facing a list of charges including assaulting three police officers after an arrest at Innisfil Beach Park.

On Saturday, July 14, 2018 around 5 p.m., a South Simcoe Police Service officer on patrol was flagged down by a citizen who had witnessed an altercation.

The officer quickly located the accused and detected a noticeable odour of alcohol. The youth was placed under arrest for breach of probation and transported to North Division.

As a result of his actions in the police vehicle and with officers, the youth was charged with seven offences including uttering threats, three counts of assault a peace officer, mischief under $5,000 and breach of probation order.

The youth was held for a bail hearing on Monday, July 16, 2018.

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