Updated April 20, 2026 @ 10:06am
Updated:
A 37-year-old from Barrie has been charged after city cops closed a section of Essa Road late Sunday morning when they responded to a residence for reports that a man had assaulted a woman known to him and made threats indicating he had a firearm.
Around 12:30 p.m., the man was taken into custody without incident.
He has been charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause bodily harm, and one count each of assault with a weapon and administering a noxious substance with intent to cause bodily harm.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Original story:
Barrie Police would like to thank residents for their patience during the road closures and investigation.
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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