A senior police officer from York Region is facing charges after an incident during a festive parade in Innisfil last month.
The South Simcoe Police have reported that a 53-year-old woman from Innisfil has been charged with dangerous driving and is set to appear in court on January 15, 2026.
Acknowledging the charge, York Regional Police stated that a Staff Sergeant has been charged by South Simcoe Police Service and directed all inquiries to them.
The incident occurred on Nov. 23 during the annual Innisfil Santa Claus parade from 2:20 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. A grey Audi SUV was stopped from entering the parade route near a Sobey’s parking lot and was later observed driving through the Shoppers Drug Mart/Scotiabank plaza on Innisfil Beach Road. The vehicle then reportedly jumped a curb and drove through a pedestrian catwalk before exiting onto Jans Boulevard.
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the incident.
Following the incident, South Simcoe Police appealed to the public for witnesses, emphasizing the importance of safety during community events, especially those with large crowds, families, and children.
The accused has been released pending her court appearance in January.