A dispute downtown was just the start for Barrie Police when they responded to a report that a man had threatened a female with a knife around 2:30 Monday morning on Bayfield Street, near Dunlop Street.
"A detailed description of the suspect was provided and responding officers located the male who was found to be in possession of a knife. A subsequent search of a duffle bag and a backpack revealed a quantity packaged crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, Canadian currency and semi-automatic assault style rifle with ammunition. He was immediately taken into custody and was transported to Barrie Police Headquarters where the investigation continued," police said in a news release on Monday.
A 33-year-old from Elmvale is up on the following charges:
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition)
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Fentanyl
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Hydromorphone
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Hydromorphone
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl
- Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order.
He has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear Monday afternoon, by video, for a bail hearing.
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