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Knife threats lead to seizure of 'assault-style' rifle: Police

Barrie police say Elmvale man threatened woman on Bayfield Street, but search turned up drugs, weapons and ammo
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City police seized an semi-automatic assault-style rifle and ammunition following an incident in downtown Barrie early Monday morning.

An Elmvale man faces a long list of charges after city police say he threatened a woman with a knife in downtown Barrie, but officers soon found more weapons in his possession, including a firearm, as well as illegal drugs. 

Barrie police say officers responded to the call around 2:30 a.m., Monday, on Bayfield Street near Dunlop Street.

Police say officers were provided with a "detailed description" of the suspect, who was soon located and found to be in possession of a knife.

A subsequent search of a duffle bag and a backpack led to the seizure of "packaged" crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, Canadian currency, and a semi-automatic "assault-style" rifle with ammunition, according to police. 

The man was taken into custody and was transported to Barrie Police Headquarters where the investigation continued.

A 33-year-old Elmvale man has been charged with:

  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - hydromorphone
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance - methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance - cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance - hydromorphone
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance - fentanyl
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order.

The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.