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Published April 19, 2026

1 person arrested by Barrie police in ongoing assault investigation

Barrie police lead a handcuffed man away following a tactical response at a home on Essa Road on April 19, 2026.
A man in handcuffs is led away after a standoff with Barrie Police at a residence on Essa Road between Gowan Street and Burton Avenue on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Barrie police took a man into custody after multiple units, including the tactical team, responded to a residence on Essa Road between Gowan Road and Burton Avenue late Sunday morning, where a person was believed to be holed up.

Police said the incident is related to an ongoing assault investigation, where two individuals involved are known to each other.

Around 12:30 p.m., a male was taken into custody.

Essa Road has reopened between Gowan Street and Burton Avenue.

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