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Tech Tracks Down Criminals – Vehicle Recovered

Barrie Police

This morning, just after 8:00 a.m., the Barrie Police Service was contacted after the owner of a pickup truck, who lives in northwest Barrie, awoke to find his truck had been stolen overnight.

The thieves weren’t aware, but as details of the theft were being received by a call taker with the Barrie Police Communications Unit, it was determined that the truck was mobile in the city. The truck was equipped with a tracking system and when the app was checked, it provided exact locations, which allowed responding officers to safely get into position and devise a plan on how to stop the truck.

Police, with the assistance of the owner of the truck were able to track the movements of the stolen pickup to the rear a medical building located on Bayview Drive, south of Big Bay Point Road, where a 38-year-old male and a 45-year-old female, both from Barrie, were arrested after they fled from the truck.

This investigation remains ongoing, and details will be provided where the investigation permits.

When it comes to vehicle theft, once a motor vehicle is stolen, it can be very difficult to locate. Although this incident concluded differently, police credit the collaborative demeanour in which information sharing took place, the availability and the use of technology and the ability to work with a member of the community during what was no doubt a stressful 25 minutes while this ordeal was taking place.

Occurrence #: BA25003295

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Passed Out Driver Arrested

Barrie Police

A potential tragedy was likely averted after a concerned member of the community contacted police just prior to Christmas to report what appeared to be a passed-out driver.

Upon arrival at an industrial plaza parking lot located on Anne Street South, south of Tiffin Street, police located the driver in question asleep in the driver’s seat of his car.

After a number of attempts to wake him, police were able to arouse the driver, but quickly realized that he was impaired by drug. He was subsequently arrested for Impaired Driving and was transported to Barrie Police Headquarters for further investigation. Police also seized a quantity of suspected cocaine that was found on the man at the time of his arrest and in the car.

A qualified Drug Recognition Evaluator confirmed that the male, who had just turned 51 years old that day, was impaired by drug. He was also charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine, Trafficking of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine and Failure to Comply with a Probation Order. The accused, who is from Barrie, is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on January 27, 2025.

The responding officers wish to thank the concerned citizen who contacted police and reported this driver to police as it is evident from the investigation that followed, that this male was in no condition to drive.

This call for service is an excellent example of the positive results that can occur when the public and police work together and police look forward to continuing this positive relationship in 2025!

Occurrence #: BA24074376

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Barrie Police Want Everyone To Register Their Cameras With Them #PoliceState

Barrie Police

The Barrie Police Service is proud to be joining police services across Ontario in launching the CamSafe program, as a replacement to the Security Camera Program, launched in 2021.

CamSafe, which was created by Bellville Police Service, allows participating police agencies to quickly locate registered security cameras in their communities. Police never have access to the camera feed, and you will only be contacted if an incident occurs in your area, and police believe your camera may have captured relevant footage. You are under no obligation to share your footage with police.

CamSafe offers an easier to use platform for residents, who can create their own account, add any cameras they have, and modify their own information if needed.

For police officers, footage from nearby homes and businesses can be extremely helpful when conducting an investigation and canvassing the surrounding area on foot takes significant time and resources. CamSafe allows officers to quickly identify the location of nearby cameras, and which residents or businesses to contact.

For residents already signed up with the Barrie Police Camera Program, you will need to create a new account on the CamSafe site.

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6 Arrested in Drug Trafficking Investigation

Barrie Police

On Wednesday afternoon, a Barrie Police Service frontline uniform led investigation, that received assistance from the Service’s Criminal Investigation Division, Tactical Support Unit, Canine Unit and the Community Safety and Well-Being, concluded with the arrest of six people.

As part of this investigation, a Criminal Code Search Warrant was executed at a unit in a north Barrie apartment complex and a large quantity of suspected cocaine and fentanyl was seized. Two males associated to this proactive drug trafficking investigation were taken into custody as they attended a nearby plaza and a large shopping mall located on Bayfield Street. Both males were also found to be in possession of drugs at the time of their arrest and the male arrested at the plaza was in possession of a loaded handgun.

Three males and three females are all facing drug related possession and trafficking charges and have been held in custody for a bail hearing.

Occurrence#: BA24072602

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Attempted Murder

Barrie Police

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, just before 1:30 p.m., officers from the Barrie Police Service Community Safety and Well Being High Harm Unit were in the area of Dunlop and Anne Streets attempting to locate a suspect in an ongoing investigation.

A short time later, the wanted male was located out in front of a Dunlop Street West home with another male and female. He was taken into custody without incident, and the male, who is 29-year-old and of no fixed address, was arrested for Attempt to Commit Murder, Assault with a Weapon, Aggravated Assault, Traffick in Person, and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. These charges stem from an investigation that occurred on Tuesday, March 28, 2024, after a 34-year-old victim was struck in the head with a blunt object near 112 Collier Street. The victim was later airlifted to a Toronto area trauma centre where he was treated for life threatening injuries.

While dealing with accused, the other male, a 22-year-old of no fixed address, fled on foot. Additional police resources were directed into the area and set up containment. A canine track was conducted, and although the male tried to stay one step ahead by climbing fences and running through backyards, he was eventually taken into custody as he tried to make his way back to Dunlop Street.  A secondary canine track resulted in an edged weapon and a bag that contained a large amount of Canadian currency, along with an item related to drug trafficking being found. The male was transported to Barrie Police Headquarters where he was charged with Obstruct Peace Officer, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.  He was later released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie on May 29, 2024.

The male initially arrested by police was also found to be in possession of what is believed to be cocaine and fentanyl, and as a result, is also facing drug related possession and trafficking charges. He has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing today.

Yesterday afternoon, Barrie Police asked residents in the Dunlop/Henry/Boys Streets area to check their properties for any weapons or unknown substances that may have been discarded. If you live within the identified area and have not yet done so, you are strongly encouraged by police to do so, and if anything is located, to call 911 immediately.

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Do You Recognize This Sexual Assault Suspect?

On April 15, 2024, detectives from the Barrie Police Service Human Trafficking Unit commenced an investigation as a result of an independent sex trade worker who reported, that while at a local hotel, she was violently assaulted by an unknown male who arranged a visit with her through a texting application.

On April 19, 2024, a 29-year-old male was arrested in Melancthon, Ontario, and charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault by Choking. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

As part of the ongoing investigation, a Criminal Code Search Warrant was executed at his property.

Members of the Barrie Police Service Human Trafficking Unit believe that there may be further victims who may have possibly had similar interactions with the man responsible for this incident.

If anyone recognizes the accused, and wishes to report an incident to police, please contact the Barrie Police Service Human Trafficking Unit at 705-725-7025, extensions 2170 or 2646.

The Barrie Police Service is committed to protecting independent sex trade workers, and those working in the sex trade that may be victims of human trafficking, by providing support and resources as required, and hold those who harm or mistreat sex trade workers criminally responsible for their actions.

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