(INNISFIL, ON) – This update follows a media release issued on November 12, 2024, regarding the South Simcoe Police investigation into death of an infant in Innisfil.
In the early morning hours of November 8, 2024, the South Simcoe Police Service responded to a medical service call involving an infant at a residence on Algonquin Avenue in the Town of Innisfil. When officers arrived at the residence, a four-month-old infant was found without vital signs. The infant was transported from the residence to the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in the City of Barrie. Shortly after, the infant was transported to the Hospital for Sick Children in the City of Toronto.
The South Simcoe Police Service Criminal Investigative Services – Crimes Against Persons Unit assumed carriage of the investigation.
On November 10, 2024, the infant died in hospital due to injuries that were sustained on November 8, 2024.
An extensive criminal investigation took place, and sufficient evidence was obtained to show that several criminal offences occurred.
On May 20, 2026, officers from the South Simcoe Police Service Crimes Against Persons Unit, Emergency response Unit, Street Crime Unit, K9 Unit, and Uniform Patrol executed multiple warrants at a residence in the City of Barrie.
As a result of the investigation a 31-year-old male from Barrie has been arrested and charged with:
• Manslaughter – S.236(b) of the Criminal Code.
A 26-year-old female from Barrie has also been arrested and charged with:
• Fail to Provide the Necessities of Life – S.215(2)(a)(ii) of the Criminal Code
Both accused were held in custody for bail hearing.
The South Simcoe Police Service thanks all individuals and partner agencies who assisted throughout this investigation.
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Media Contact: Nicole Fleming
Email: nicole.fleming@southsimcoepolice.ca