Barrie Police Weekend Press Releases

Occurrence Type: Driver’s Still Taking A Chance

Occurrence #: BA16008647

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2016 – 9:00pm

During the weekend Police conducted R.I.D.E throughout the City of Barrie, and a total of 13 drivers were arrested and charged with impaired driving and over 80.

One driver caught the attention of police as she was cruising impaired throughout the city without her headlights on. Another driver attempted to be stealth while driving impaired, but when he almost struck an officer in a marked cruiser, it was game over!

The final impaired of the night proves that having patience goes a long way. A driver became impatient while waiting for a designated driver service to arrive. As a result of his actions he did eventually get a ride, but to the police station and charged with impaired and over 80.

The cost of a cab or a designated driving service is much cheaper than legal fees, and you arrive home safe to your family!

Occurrence Type: Domestic Assault cause Bodily Harm

Occurrence #: BA16008383

Date: Friday, February 19, 2016 – 6:20pm

On the 19th of February 2016 at approximately 6:20PM, Barrie Police attended a north end address in regards to a domestic incident. This was the second call to the same address on the 19th of February in regards to the same couple. Upon arrival, Police found a male victim with a lacerated finger. Officers learned through their investigation that the male’s finger was bitten by his spouse, a 22 year old female. Subsequently the female party was arrested for assault cause bodily harm. Further investigation revealed that the accused had a condition of a Court imposed recognizance to reside with her surety at another address. The accused was in breach of this condition. The accused was further charged with breach of recognizance and held at the Barrie Police Headquarters pending a bail hearing.

Occurrence Type: Theft Under $5000

Occurrence #: BA16008363

Date: Friday, February 19, 2016 – 6:00pm

On the 19th of February 2016 at approximately 6:00PM, Barrie Police were on general patrol in a south end waterfront park when they observed a male party in a vehicle matching a suspect vehicle from a recent theft of gas incident. Officers confirmed the identity of the driver, confirmed that there was a warrant in the first instance for the arrest of the accused for theft under $5000. Subsequently a 21 year old Barrie man was arrested on the outstanding warrant and held pending a bail hearing.

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