Brayden Bullock facing new charges
The 23-year-old Wasaga Beach man convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for stabbing his neighbour in 2021 is back behind bars, accused of violent crimes.
Two years have passed since Brayden Bullock was sentenced to 27 more months in prison for the stabbing that left a 33-year-old man with serious injuries to his chest and arm.
On Tuesday, Bullock stood in the prisoner’s box in a Barrie courtroom accused of charges from allegations in May.
- Download the CTV News app to get local alerts on your device
- Get the latest local updates sent to your email inbox
Bullock, who was released from custody months ago, was arrested by Barrie police and charged, according to court records, with assault, assault causing bodily harm, unlawfully living in a dwelling, robbery and uttering threats.
“He has maintained his innocence, and there’s other evidence to suggest that it’s true,” said defence lawyer Jason Rabinovitch outside the courthouse.
His lawyer says they’ll fight the charges and says Bullock - who’s had a troubled upbringing, including abuse and addiction issues at home, is trying to get his life on track with the support of loved ones.
"He has worked very hard and is continuing to do so, and I don’t expect this is going to be a bar to that, and he’s on the right path to be a very good member of our community, hopefully in the near future," said Rabinovitch.
Bullock was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant in March 2021 and was picked up days later in Saskatchewan. He blamed his actions on alcohol abuse and was ordered to complete substance abuse treatment and anger management counselling.
At the time, his youth probation officer called Bullock “broken” by his circumstances.
During his sentencing hearing in April 2022, Bullock described his struggles as a child, addiction to drugs at the age of 14 and experiencing suicidal thoughts. He told the court at the time he was drug-free and wanted to change his behaviour and show his younger siblings the kind of man he is capable of becoming.
Court documents reveal Bullock is also facing charges in Collingwood of impaired driving and driving while prohibited.
Bullock is scheduled to make his next appearance later this month. The allegations against him have not been tested in court.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Tensions flare between Poilievre and Singh in the House after NDP says it will back Trudeau Liberals
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh got into a heated exchange in the House of Commons on Thursday, just minutes after Singh announced his party would not be supporting the Conservatives' first non-confidence motion against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government.
'It's disgusting': Quebec minister reacts after body of boy, 14, found near Hells Angels hideout
The province's public security minister said he was "shocked" Thursday amid reports that a body believed to be that of a 14-year-old boy was found this week near a Hells Angels hideout near Quebec City.
Missing six-year-old boy disappeared after school breakfast program: Manitoba RCMP
Shamattawa RCMP are searching for a missing six-year-old boy who hasn’t been seen since Wednesday morning.
Woman dead, toddler uninjured following B.C. police shooting, watchdog says
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating the death of a woman who was shot by the RCMP after allegedly barricading herself in a room with a toddler early Thursday morning.
PM Trudeau names Anita Anand transport minister after Pablo Rodriguez quits cabinet
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped Treasury Board President Anita Anand to take on additional duties as Canada's minister of transport on Thursday.
Canadian women among those who allege Harrods boss sexually abused them
CTV News has learned there are multiple Canadian women alleging they were victims of sexual abuse at the hands of the late Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has lost 205 firearms since 2020, including machine-guns
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has lost 205 firearms since 2020, including more than 120 handguns and at least five fully automatic weapons like machine-guns.
Shohei Ohtani becomes the first major league player with 50 homers, 50 stolen bases in a season
Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season, with the Los Angeles Dodgers star going deep twice to reach the half-century mark and swiping two bags to get to 51 against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
Francois Legault wants the Trudeau government to fall
Quebec Premier Francois Legault is calling on the Bloc Quebecois to topple the Trudeau government next Wednesday and trigger a federal election.