NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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On Saturday, Dec. 4, Barrie police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the Penetang Street and Mulcaster Street area.
Upon arrival, police observed a male in possession of a knife that was determined to be a prohibited weapon, and he was subsequently arrested.
Although he provided a false name, officers were able to confirm his proper identity and located a loaded 9-mm semi-automatic pistol in a pouch around his waist. Police also located several bags of suspected fentanyl and suspected cocaine.
A 29-year-old Barrie male was held for a bail hearing and is now facing more than a dozen charges including:
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Possess prohibited device
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Knowingly possess prohibited device without licence
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Obstruct peace officer
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Possession of a controlled substance (Cocaine)
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Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Cocaine)
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Possession of a controlled substance (Fentanyl)
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Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Fentanyl)
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Careless storage of a firearm
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Unauthorized possession of a firearm
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Carrying concealed weapon
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Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
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Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
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Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
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Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
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