Firearm Recovered Following Domestic Assault　

(Bradford, ON) South Simcoe Police Service officers recovered a firearm and charged a Bradford man after being called to a domestic dispute.

On Sunday, October 27, 2019, around 12:30 a.m., police responded to a Bradford home after a woman advised she was assaulted and prevented from leaving the house. The victim’s boyfriend was arrested at the scene. Police executed a search warrant on the home and a vehicle.

As a result, a shotgun was recovered and a 31-year-old Bradford man was charged with the following offences:

Assault

Forcible confinement

Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Unauthorized possession of firearm

Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released with conditions.

On Monday, October 28, 2019, South Simcoe Police Service officers responded to 89 calls for service.

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