What's Wrong with Policing in Ontario — and Why I Refuse to Stay Silent

A woman in Simcoe, Ontario was charged with assault with a weapon — for accidentally spraying a neighbour with a water gun. When absurdity like this is enforced with handcuffs and a criminal record, we must ask: what is policing becoming in this country?

Introduction: The Death of Common Sense in Law Enforcement

When a water gun gets you arrested for assault with a weapon, it’s not a joke — it’s a symptom of a justice system that’s lost its way.

We are seeing a disturbing shift in how police services in Ontario operate. From the arrest of journalists like David Menzies for serving legal papers, to now charging a woman in Simcoe with assault for an accidental squirt of water, it’s clear: common sense is no longer part of the equation.

And while most people grumble quietly or post a meme, I’m done being silent. I have a spine — and when institutions start criminalizing good-natured or harmless mistakes while turning a blind eye to real crime, that’s when we need to stand up and speak plainly.

Case in Point: Charged for a Water Gun

According to Rebel News, a woman named Wendy in Simcoe, Ontario was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon after she accidentally sprayed her neighbour with a toy water gun while gardening with her son.

Let that sink in:

No injuries
No intent to harm
A toy
A neighbour dispute blown out of proportion
And yet, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid charges that could seriously impact her criminal record, employment, and mental health.

Meanwhile, in cities across Ontario, real violent crime continues to rise — and the same institutions seem slow, soft, or silent when it comes to addressing it.

This Isn’t About Water. It’s About Power.

When police are willing to escalate minor misunderstandings into criminal proceedings, it shows how easily power can be misused, especially when backed by:

Bureaucratic laziness
Overzealous prosecutors
Zero accountability
And a culture that punishes harmless people instead of real offenders

This water gun incident didn’t just expose a lapse in judgment. It revealed a broken policing philosophy where optics and paperwork take priority over fairness and proportionality.

The Pattern: From Silly to Sinister

This case follows a disturbing trend:

🔹 David Menzies — Arrested while serving court papers

Despite having video evidence, Menzies was arrested after a false accusation of assault at an LCBO in Toronto. The complainant was never charged for the false report. Menzies walked away with a permanent police record and a chilling message: the system will not protect you, even when you have the truth on your side.

🔹 Simcoe Woman — Charged for a toy

An accidental spray from a water gun becomes a criminal matter. The neighbor who called the police wasn’t required to prove injury or intent. Just like that, a harmless act becomes a legal nightmare.

These are not isolated incidents — they reflect a culture of hyper-policing, driven by political optics, risk-averse bureaucracy, and a disturbing lack of empathy.

The Impact: Real Damage to Real Lives

When the law is applied with such carelessness, the consequences are devastating:

Reputational harm: The word “assault” attached to your name — even falsely — follows you forever.
Financial costs: Lawyers, court dates, time off work — all for trying to be a decent person.
Mental health toll: Anxiety, humiliation, and fear of doing something “wrong” again — even when you didn’t do anything wrong to begin with.
Erosion of public trust: When people see neighbours and journalists arrested for absurd reasons, they stop trusting the police.

And perhaps most dangerously, it creates a two-tier justice system:

One tier for genuinely dangerous criminals, who often walk with plea deals or delayed justice.
Another for ordinary citizens, punished harshly for minor or non-existent infractions — because they’re easier targets.

Why I’m Speaking Out — Even if Others Won’t

It would be easier to stay quiet. Safer, too. Most people don’t want to “make a scene” or “cause trouble.”

But I’m not okay with watching decent people get dragged through the mud while violent crime surges in our cities. I’m not okay with a legal system that can’t distinguish between a toy and a threat. And I’m certainly not okay with police forces that fear optics more than injustice.

We live in a time where having a spine is seen as dangerous — where speaking plainly is called “divisive” and demanding accountability is called “radical.” Well, if that’s radical, then maybe radical is what we need.

The System Needs to Change — Before It Collapses

Ontario’s justice system — particularly its policing — is out of touch with reality. It’s criminalizing intentionless actions, turning disputes into charges, and creating a climate of fear.

What needs to happen:

Immediate reforms to policing protocols — particularly for handling neighbour disputes, mental health calls, and non-violent misunderstandings.
Accountability for officers and prosecutors who pursue outrageous charges with no merit.
Public transparency on why cases like this are greenlit while others are ignored.
A return to common sense in law enforcement — where context, intent, and proportionality matter more than ticking off boxes on a charge sheet.

Conclusion: When Water Becomes a Weapon, the Real Danger Is the Badge

We are not safer because a woman was charged over a squirt of water.
We are not safer because a journalist was arrested over a lie.

We are not safer when policing serves the process, not the people.

If we want to fix it, we need to speak — loudly, consistently, and without fear.

Because silence, right now, is not peace — it's surrender.

What's Wrong with Policing in Ontario — and Why I Refuse to Stay Silent

What's Wrong with Policing in Ontario — and Why I Refuse to Stay Silent

Introduction: The Death of Common Sense in Law Enforcement

Case in Point: Charged for a Water Gun

This Isn’t About Water. It’s About Power.

The Pattern: From Silly to Sinister

🔹 David Menzies — Arrested while serving court papers

🔹 Simcoe Woman — Charged for a toy

The Impact: Real Damage to Real Lives

Why I’m Speaking Out — Even if Others Won’t

The System Needs to Change — Before It Collapses

What needs to happen:

Conclusion: When Water Becomes a Weapon, the Real Danger Is the Badge

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