South Simcoe Police (SSP) have laid multiple charges in a road rage incident they say began in the south end of Barrie and ended in Stroud, where it's alleged the suspect tried to attack another driver with a baseball bat.
Around 7:30 Saturday morning, officers were flagged down by a motorist who reported being attacked by another man wielding a baseball bat.
The victim was able to provide officers with a description of the suspect and vehicle, which had fled the scene, police said.
Officers spotted the vehicle nearby, but it took off again.
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Police say the confrontation, which began in Barrie, escalated with multiple stops along Yonge Street before turning violent in Stroud.
"Police are aware that the final incident, captured on video, is circulating on social media. The video shows the final seconds of the lengthy incident and the interaction between the suspect with a weapon and the victim," SSP said in a Facebook post.
A 29-year-old Barrie man eventually surrendered to police.
He has been charged with assault with a weapon, mischief, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and breach of probation.
"Police are reminding drivers to remain calm and avoid engaging in confrontations while on the road. Incidents of road rage often escalate quickly and have serious legal and safety consequences for those involved, along with posing a risk to other road users," police added on their Facebook post.
Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed any part of this incident or have additional video footage. Those with information are asked to contact PC Davis Benson of the South Simcoe Police at 705 436-2141 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
