NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Service has laid several charges in relation to a sexual assault which took place in the City of Barrie.
On Friday, November 9, 2018, just before 3:00 p.m., police responded to a report of a sexual assault which occurred in a wooded area between Red Oak Drive and Farmstead Crescent. Police immediately responded to the area and a female victim was taken to a local hospital and treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Following the release of the composite sketch, a second incident was reported to police. This incident occurred on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m., in the area of Ardagh Road and Eaglestone Lane. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.
Through further investigation, it had been determined that the same male had been responsible for both assaults. On Thursday, November 29, 2018, Detectives from the Crimes Against Person Unit arrested and charged a 39-year-old Barrie man. He has been charged with Sexual Interference, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm.
The accused appeared in a Barrie Court of Justice for a bail hearing on Friday morning and has been remanded into custody.
The investigation conducted by the Crimes Against Person Unit utilized numerous resources within the Barrie Police Service. Investigators would like to thank the public and local media for their assistance.
A court-imposed Publication Ban has been implemented and no further information can be released at this time.
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