Police say 43-year-old Barrie man was taken into custody ‘with out difficulty’ round 4 a.m. and brought to obtain medical consideration; charges pending
A person surrendered peacefully following a 16-hour standoff with Barrie police on Bayfield Avenue.
Shortly after 4 a.m. this morning, police say they had been capable of “safely apprehend the person.”
The 43-year-old Barrie man surrendered to police and was taken into custody with out difficulty and was transported to hospital to obtain medical consideration.
The investigation is continuous this morning and charges in opposition to the person are pending, police say.
The evacuation of close by properties stays in place as police work to make sure the realm is protected for the general public to return, in response to police.
Faculties within the space are not affected and can open as common.
The plaza is not closed and all companies within the space are accessible.
“The Barrie police thank the general public for his or her endurance as we labored to convey a protected decision to this example, in addition to to the OPP for his or her help in offering reduction protection for our members,” police said in a information launch.
Police say extra info can be supplied solely because the investigation permits.
Round midday on Tuesday, police say they acquired details about a potential firearm in a automobile in a car parking zone on Bayfield Avenue, close to Heather Avenue.
No accidents had been reported, however close by parking tons and houses had been evacuated “out of an abundance of warning,” in response to the information launch.
The Barrie police tactical assist unit was on scene, together with uniformed officers and disaster negotiators.
