Armed Man Arrested After Fleeing Officer in Downtown Barrie: Police

Armed man arrested after fleeing officer in downtown Barrie: police

During Sunday morning's arrest, police say officer discovered man was in possession of two concealed weapons, which were hidden beneath his clothing

Barrie police nab man on active warrant, seize two concealed weapons

A man wanted on an active warrant was spotted by a Barrie police officer in the downtown area around 7 a.m. on Sunday, and despite the suspect's attempt to evade arrest, he failed. Police say after noticing the officer, the man tried to evade him by ducking behind a building and keeping his head down. "When the officer caught up to the individual and attempted to make the arrest, he resisted but was quickly restrained and taken into custody," po…