On Monday September 18, 2023, at 2:30 a.m., the Barrie Police Service was notified after a male threatened a female with a knife on Bayfield Street, near Dunlop Street, in the city of Barrie.
A detailed description of the suspect was provided and responding officers located the male who was found to be in possession of a knife. A subsequent search of a duffle bag and a backpack revealed a quantity packaged crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, Canadian currency and semi-automatic assault style rifle with ammunition. He was immediately taken into custody and was transported to Barrie Police Headquarters where the investigation continued.
The 33-year-old male, who is from Elmvale, is facing the following criminal charges:
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition)
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Fentanyl
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Hydromorphone
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Hydromorphone
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl
- Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order.
He has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear this afternoon, by video, with the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie, for a bail hearing.
| Occurrence #: | BA23060806 |
| Prepared by: | Corporate Communications Coordinator Peter Leon |