(BRADFORD, ON) – A Barrie man is facing multiple criminal charges, including attempted murder, following a targeted incident in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
On the evening of August 6, 2026, South Simcoe Police officers responded to a report of a person who had been intentionally struck by a vehicle in a residential neighbourhood in Bradford. Officers attended the scene and located the victim, who was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation determined that the incident was targeted and that the victim and the accused were known to one another.
As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old Barrie man was arrested and charged with:
- Attempted Murder – Section 239(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
- Assault with a Weapon – Section 267(a) of the Criminal Code
- Criminal Harassment – Section 264(1) of the Criminal Code
- Uttering Threats – Section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Dangerous Operation – Section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code
The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in court on August 12, 2026.
This was an isolated, targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety.
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Media Contact: Samah Othman, Corporate Communications Specialist
Email: samah.othman@southsimcoepolice.ca