Police called to home after resident finds unexpected visitor
One Barrie resident was faced with an unexpected surprise after their return home on Tuesday night.
Just after 6:30 p.m., Barrie Police were called to a home on Park Street after a homeowner found an unknown man sleeping on their driveway.
When police arrived, the stranger was found lying in the bushes next to the driveway of the home.
After confirming the identity of the suspect, police determined that he was wanted on a warrant held by Barrie Police Service for failing to comply with probation.
- Download the CTV News app to get local alerts on your device
- Get the latest local updates sent to your email inbox
The 35-year-old male from Barrie, was arrested and found in possession of suspected fentanyl and a quantity of hydromorphone.
Police say, he was transported to their Headquarters for further investigation and was later released on an undertaking after being charged with failing to comply with probation and two counts of possession of a schedule 1 substance.
The public is being reminded by the Barrie Police Service to phone the police, just like this homeowner did, if they see an unknown person on their property.
The man is scheduled to appear before the courts at a later date.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
N.Y. prosecutors charge Luigi Mangione with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, court records show
Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors filed murder and other charges against Luigi Nicholas Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, according to an online court docket.
Union dropped wage demand to 19% over four years in Canada Post negotiations: CUPW
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has reportedly dropped its wage demand to 19 per cent over four years, CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant told CTV News.
Taxpayer-funded Eras Tour tickets returned by federal minister
While tens of thousands of fans packed Vancouver's BC Place for the last shows of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour this weekend, a federal cabinet minister wasn't one of them.
Sudbury, Ont., family traumatized after hospital said loved one had been released, when in fact they had passed away
Sudbury resident Angela Vitiello says a staff member at Health Sciences North told her that her brother, Allan St. Martin, was released from the hospital late last month when, in fact, he had passed away.
What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers
The federal government's GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping.
Liberal government survives third Conservative non-confidence vote
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's latest attempt to topple the minority Liberal government in a non-confidence vote failed on Monday, thanks to the New Democrats.
Katie Holmes refutes story about daughter Suri Cruise’s fortune
Katie Holmes has posted a screen grab of a Daily Mail article, which reported that her 18-year old daughter, whose father is Tom Cruise, is now a "millionaire."
Polygamous U.S. sect leader gets 50 years in prison in scheme to orchestrate sex involving children
A polygamist religious leader in the U.S. who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives” including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Monday.
Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last time
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be 'a little more challenging' than the last time.