FROM: Corporate Communications
DATE: August 22, 2025
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE ARREST THREE FOLLOWING VIOLENT ASSAULT: TWO YOUTHS AND ONE ADULT CHARGED
(INNISFIL, ON) – On July 27, 2025, South Simcoe Police responded to a report of an assault at the Morgan Russell Memorial Arena in the Town of Innisfil.
South Simcoe Police arrived on scene and discovered that an 18-year-old male had been lured to the location and attacked by a group of individuals. During the incident, one of the suspects discharged an air pistol multiple times. Fortunately, the victim was not struck by any projectiles. His phone, shoes, and eyeglasses were stolen before the suspects fled the scene. The victim managed to reach a nearby home to call for assistance. In the days following the assault, the victim also received threats connected to the assault.
As a result of the investigation, one adult and two youths were arrested and charged with 9 offences, including assault, robbery, and possession of a weapon.
On August 19, 2025, an 18-year-old male from Innisfil was arrested and charged with the following offences:
• Robbery – C.C. 344(1)(b)
• Assault with a Weapon – C.C. 267(a)
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose – C.C. 88
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 11, 2025.
On August 18, 2025, a 17-year-old male from Innisfil was arrested and charged with the following offences:
• Robbery – C.C. 344(1)(b)
• Assault – C.C. 266
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 16, 2025.
On August 18, 2025, a 17-year-old male from Innisfil was arrested and charged with the following offences:
• Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm – C.C. 264.1(1)(a) x 2
• Assault – C.C. 266
• Robbery – C.C. 344(1)(b)
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 16, 2025.
Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact Police Constable Erika Ringhofer at (905) 775-3311 or email erika.ringhofer@southsimcoepolice.ca. To report information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
The South Simcoe Police Service takes incidents of violence, particularly those involving youth, very seriously. Community safety and security are top priorities – no one should be threatened or made to feel afraid in their own neighbourhood. Police remain committed to holding all offenders accountable to prevent further violence and support a safe, secure environment for everyone.
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