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Local man facing charges following officer altercation

Police spoke to the man and detected an odour of alcohol
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NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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A 51-year-old East Gwillimbury man is charged with several offences following a tussle with police during an arrest.

Officers were dispatched to a coffee shop on Holland St. East on Saturday, July 14, 2018 around 10:40 p.m. after a 911 from a citizen who reported that an intoxicated man was harassing patrons.

When police arrived, the suspect was at his vehicle with two citizens who were trying to convince him not to drive.

Police spoke to the man and detected an odour of alcohol. The man rejected suggestions by police to take a taxi or accept a ride home with officers.

The man then walked away but was having difficulty walking. Officers decided to arrest him for public intoxication to protect himself and the public.

The man tussled with police when they tried to take him into custody which resulted in several charges: two counts of resist arrest; attempt to disarm a peace officer; being intoxicated in a public place.

The man was eventually released with a promise to appear in court.

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