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South Simcoe Police responded to a call for a well-being check at 382 Britannia Ave in Bradford on July 31st at approximately 7:30pm.

Upon entering the residence, police discovered a deceased person. During their investigation and a further search of the home, officers found another individual who was arrested at the scene in connection with the death.

A 25-year-old man from Bradford West Gwillimbury has been charged with first-degree murder. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing on August 1, 2025, at the Barrie Courthouse.

The case is being investigated by the South Simcoe Police Criminal Investigations Bureau. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Acting Detective Jason Bellamy at jason.bellamy@southsimcoepolice.ca or call (905) 775-3311, ext. 1072.