Barrie Police
On August 6th, the Barrie Police Service responded to two separate stabbing incidents within a period of just under 5 ½ hours.
The first incident occurred at 4:36 p.m. as the victim was attacked by a known male, while he slept in his tent in a wooded area adjacent to the southbound ramp to Highway 400 from northbound Bayfield Street. After being violently awakened, the suspect was chased by the victim westbound onto Bayfield Street, and then southbound to the Highway 400 northbound offramp where the suspect was observed to have placed an object on the ground. As this incident unfolded, unsuspecting members of the public became involved, which assisted police with what would evolve into an ongoing, but solvable investigation.
Upon arrival at the Highway 400 northbound offramp to Bayfield Street, police received details that led them to an area that is the former site of the YMCA near Grove Steet West. At the same time, the victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for a serious, but non-life-threatening injury.
Police located the suspect on Peel Street at 5:36 p.m. and took him into custody without incident. He was transported to Barrie Police Headquarters where the investigation continued. The accused, who is of no fixed address, has been charged with Aggravated Assault, and is scheduled to appear today, by video, for a bail hearing with the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie.
In the second incident, which occurred at 9:59 p.m., a male walking his dog in the Dunlop and Owen Streets area became involved in an argument with an unknown male who stabbed him and the dog. The dog was treated for an injury and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he is receiving ongoing treatment for a stab wound.
The suspect, who is outstanding, is described as male, black, wearing a gray-coloured hoodie, dark shorts and running shoes was last seen running south on Owen Street. The Barrie Police Community Safety and Well Being High Harm Unit will continue to investigate this incident and are presently working to identify the suspect.
The Barrie Police Service wish to thank the public who were involved in both incidents yesterday as they provided responding officers with valuable information that ultimately led to the recovery of key evidence and the arrest of the person responsible in the first incident, and a description of the suspect being sought in the second incident.
Barrie Police
On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at approximately 9:34 a.m., officers from the Barrie Police Service descended upon a convenience store located on Ferndale Drive South after receiving a report that there were two men who had just left the store and one of the males was believed to be in possession of a firearm.
Upon arrival at the scene, police located the males and immediately commenced an investigation. Both men were detained and one of them, a 24-year-old from Barrie, was found to be in possession of a fully loaded semi-automatic pistol. Also in his possession was a large amount of Canadian currency and suspected hydromorphone.
The male was transported to Barrie Police Headquarters where the investigation continued. As a result, he was remanded into custody pending a bail hearing that is scheduled for today, by video, and has been charged with:
- Carry firearm and ammunition in a careless manner
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
- Possession of restricted firearm with ammo
- Possession of a schedule I substance – hydromorphone
Traffick in schedule I substance – hydromorphone.
OPP
This past long weekend along with other numerous traffic violations issued by the OPP, two young drivers were charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 69. Both drivers, a 21 y/o from Sudbury and a 22 y/o from Bracebridge received a 30-day driver’s licence suspension, and the vehicles were impounded for 14-days.
OPP
OPP stopped a vehicle for doing 128km in the 80km zone only to find the driver was watching Olympic horse jumping. Tickets for speeding and driving with a handheld entertainment device were both issued. Support the athletes but not at the expense of others on the road.
OPP
Officers the Northumberland Detachment of the OPP have charged a person with impaired operation causing bodily harm.
On August 4, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Municipality of Trent Hills Fire Department and OPP responded to a report of a collision involving a flipped all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the area of Catchmore Road in the Municipality of Trent Hills.
Police arrived at the location where the ATV operator and a child passenger were being treated for injuries as a result of the single vehicle collision. Both persons had been wearing their helmets and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
As a result of the investigation at the scene and speaking with the ATV operator at the hospital, officers entered into an impaired operation investigation. Police made a demand for a breath sample to be provided into an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The operator complied with the result of fail at which point they were arrested.
A further demand for blood was made and results are awaited by police.
Injuries are described as non-life threatening and non-life altering.
A 38-year-old female, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, was charged with:
– Operation while impaired causing bodily harm.
The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. The individual shall not be named in order to protect the identity of the child.
The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.
The OPP and its valued partner, the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs (OFATV), are urging all ATV riders, regardless of riding experience or skill level, to wear a properly fitted off-road vehicle helmet during every ride. ATV enthusiasts are also reminded to always ride sober/drug-free and maintain control of their vehicle.
OPP
A single off-road vehicle collision has resulted in impaired charges.
On August 4, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP and Emergency Medical Services responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle. The individual was transported to local hospital by EMS.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the ATV had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Thunder Bay Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Emilio Bisignano, 50-years-old, of Gorham, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 18, 2024.
The OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.
OPP
A 53-year-old person from Onaping Falls (near Sudbury) had succumbed to their injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle.
On July 30, 2024, shortly before 6:30 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP and Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services responded to a collision on Highway 144, in the City of Greater Sudbury.
A motor vehicle struck a pedestrian in a wheelchair, who was transported to the local hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries, who later succumbed to their injuries on August 3, 2024.
Highway 144 was closed in both directions for just under five hours during the investigation.
OPP Collision Reconstructionist and members of the Traffic Collision Investigation Team attended the scene and will continue to assist Nipissing West OPP officers with the investigation, as it is still ongoing.
