The common law spouse of 46-year-old Sacha Charles has been charged with second-degree murder, Barrie police said on Friday.
Last week, police issued a public appeal to locate Charles and her 46-year-old partner in a missing persons investigation. At the time, police said it was believed they were operating a U-Haul cube truck with Arizona plates.
The pair was last seen in late October on McVeigh Drive.
A house in that neighbourhood has been roped off with police tape for over a week.
Police said the incident is being investigated as a femicide.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident in the Stouffville area and returned to Barrie, where he is being held pending a bail hearing.
Update: Missing persons’ investigation - Through the course of the investigation, officers have confirmed a female, believed to be Sacha, was located deceased. This incident is being investigated as a femicide. More info: https://t.co/fV9gCPiY92 pic.twitter.com/B6Mgpl9ovc
— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) November 7, 2025
In a video posted to social media, Barrie Police Chief Rich Johnston said the city was in mourning.
"On behalf of the Barrie Police Service, I want to extend my deepest condolences to Sasha's family, friends and loved ones," Johnston said. "No words can ease your pain, but please know that our thoughts are with you."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Barrie police, or provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestopperssdm.com.
