Corporate Communications / Media Releases
The Corporate Communications Unit of the South Simcoe Police Service is responsible for coordinating all public and media communications on behalf of the Service. This includes preparing and distributing media releases, managing official social media platforms, and attending community events and major incidents to liaise with the media.
The unit is staffed by a civilian Communications Specialist dedicated to providing the public with accurate, timely information, and working closely with media partners to keep our community members connected and informed.
For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact:
Samah Othman, Corporate Communications Specialist
samah.othman@southsimcoepolice.ca
705-436-2141 ext. 2006
For general media related questions, please contact:
media@southsimcoepolice.ca
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(INNISFIL, ON) – South Simcoe Police officers have recovered more than $165,000 worth of stolen vehicles and property following an investigation into a theft in progress in the Town of Innisfil. On September 7, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m., police observed a vehicle and encountered suspects who were actively involved
A reported break and enter in Innisfil has led to the recovery of stolen property, suspected cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, and multiple arrests following the execution of a search warrant. (INNISFIL, ON) – On August 31, 2026, South Simcoe Police responded to a reported break and enter incident at a
(INNISFIL, ON) – On August 23, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., South Simcoe Police responded to a call of an assault after a group of youths reported that their friend had been stabbed following an altercation in the area of 20th Sideroad and Benson Street in the Town of Innisfil.
(BRADFORD, ON) – On August 22, 2026, at approximately 7:40 a.m., South Simcoe Police responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Canal Road in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury. Officers attended the scene and located both vehicles in the south ditch. The vehicles, a Honda truck and a Lexus
(INNISFIL/BRADFORD, ON) – Further to the warning issued in July regarding this type of fraud, South Simcoe Police continue to see an increase in reports involving fraudsters impersonating telecommunications companies and offering fraudulent promotions for free or discounted phones, tablets and other electronic devices. In these scams, victims receive unsolicited
(INNISFIL, ON) – On August 20, 2026, police were contacted by staff at an LCBO in Innisfil regarding two males who matched the description of a vehicle and suspects involved in a theft at an LCBO in Barrie. While communicating with police, LCBO staff continued to observe the two males.