Crack & RIDE, One Arrested
Source: Barrie Police Service
Date: Tue Apr 28 06:31:06 MST 2026
After speaking with the driver, the officers formed reasonable grounds to suspect he was impaired and initiated an investigation.
Police seized approximately 45 grams of suspected crack cocaine, along with drug paraphernalia.
A 35-year-old man from Barrie is charged with:
Operation while impaired by drug
Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
The RIDE check was conducted as part of Project DRYVE, an initiative focused on impaired driving and harm reduction in identified high-risk areas of the city.
Barrie Police are committed to making our roads safer for everyone. Impaired driving puts everyone at risk. Make the right choice and arrange a safe ride home.
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