On Saturday, December 4, Barrie Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the Penetang Street and Mulcaster Street area.

Upon arrival, police observed a male in possession of a knife that was determined to be a prohibited weapon, and he was subsequently arrested.

Although he provided a false name, officers were able to confirm his proper identity, and located a loaded 9 mm semi-automatic pistol in a pouch around his waist. Police also located several bags of suspected fentanyl and suspected cocaine.

A 29-year-old Barrie male was held for a bail hearing, and is now facing more than a dozen charges including:

  • Possess prohibited device
  • Knowingly possess prohibited device without licence
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of a controlled substance (Cocaine)
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Cocaine)
  • Possession of a controlled substance (Fentanyl)
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Fentanyl)
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition

 

Occurrence #: BA21068801
Prepared by: Corporate Communications Coordinator, Jennett Mays

 

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