Barrie Police Press Releases

Occurrence Type: Drug Trafficking Charges

Occurrence #: RM15002658

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016 – 5:45pm

The Barrie Police Street Crime Unit arrested a 27-year-old Barrie male on Wednesday night. The male had been wanted for his involvement in various drug trafficking incidents.

Investigators spotted the male driving his vehicle in the area of Essa Road and Highway 400. He was arrested and charged with; possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and trafficking.

The male will appear in bail court Thursday morning.

Occurrence Type: Cyclist vs Vehicle

Occurrence #: BA16032536

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016 – 12:24pm

On Thursday, June 29th, 2016 at 12:24pm Barrie Police were called to the intersection of Innisfil Street and Peacock Lane, in the City of Barrie, for a collision between a bicycle and vehicle. A 12-year-old Barrie male was taken to Royal Victoria Regional Health Center and later transferred to a Toronto area hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The Barrie Police Collision Reconstruction Team is currently investigating the incident and speaking to witnesses. At this time, no charges have been determined.

Barrie Police would like to remind cyclists to practice proper rules of the road and ensure proper safety equipment is used including a helmet, lights and reflectors. Also, drivers are reminded to be extra attentive of children on bicycles and playing near roadways as school has come to an end this week.

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