A teen cyclist is up on multiple charges after being stopped by Barrie police, who then located drugs including cocaine and fentanyl.
On Thursday, around 9:00 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the downtown area when the teen was seen riding on the sidewalk of Dunlop Street West.
Police say he was stopped regarding a by-law infraction and, at that time, other infractions under the Highway Traffic Act regarding his bicycle.
"When the officer sought to confirm the identity of the teen, he was given a number of opportunities to provide his legal name, but he refused to do so and was arrested for Obstruct Peace Officer," police stated in a release. "While being taken into custody, a large amount of Canadian currency was located on the teen."
He was transported to Barrie Police Headquarters where, according to officers, a quantity of suspected cocaine and fentanyl was found within his clothing.
The 16-year-old of no fixed address faces the following charges:
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid/Fentanyl
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Opioid/Fentanyl
- Breach of Recognizance
- and one charge under the Highway Traffic Act for not having required equipment on a bicycle
He was held for a video bail hearing scheduled for Friday.
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