The following is a news release issued by the South Simcoe Police Service:
South Simcoe Police Service officers have arrested an Innisfil man for violating a court order to stay away from public parks.
On Wednesday, June 13, 2018 around 12:30 p.m., a member of the Community Mobilization and Engagement Unit observed a man sitting on a park bench
within the property of Innisfil Beach Park.
Upon seeing the police cruiser, the man immediately stood up and started walking away from the area. The officer pulled up, began speaking with the man who the officer now recognized from previous dealings.
The officer was subsequently able to positively identify the suspect and became aware of his conditions to stay away from public parks where children under the age of 16 are likely to congregate. The man was arrested at the scene and transported to South Division.
The 37-year-old was charged with breach of prohibition order in relation to children. He was held for a bail hearing.
On Thursday, June 14, 2018, South Simcoe Police Service officers responded to 91 calls for service.
