Barrie Police have laid charges against a youth who chased several individuals while armed with a machete in March.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, police were able to quickly identify the male and issued a warrant for his arrest.
On Monday, April 20, 2026, a Barrie teen was taken into custody after turning himself in at Barrie Police Headquarters on Fairview Road.
The 16–year-old male from Barrie is facing several charges in connection with the investigation:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Disguise with intent
- Failure to comply with release order
- Failure to comply with sentence
His identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Investigators hope to speak with the victims involved in the altercation on March 9. Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Constable Kyle Linkletter via email at [email protected].