NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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BRADFORD - On Thursday, June 22, 2017, a suspect came in to a Bradford pharmacy to have two prescriptions for narcotics filled. The pharmacist became suspicious and followed up with the doctors listed on the forms, then called the South Simcoe Police Service. The prescriptions were determined to be forgeries. An officer took over the case and contacted the suspect who was located and arrested.
A 27-year-old Newmarket woman was charged with two counts of uttering a forged document and breach of recognizance. She will appear in court in July.
Health care professionals work together with police to reduce drug abuse in your community. A co-operative effort between all involved results in a healthier and safer community. We salute all our community partners.
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