A Barrie man is facing multiple charges following an alleged assault and confinement incident inside a transport truck.
According to Barrie Police, officers responded shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30th, after receiving a report of a woman calling for help.
Investigators say the woman had met the man earlier in downtown Barrie while looking for a ride to Sudbury. The two travelled to a parked transport truck on Alliance Boulevard, where an altercation escalated into a verbal dispute. They allege the driver took the woman’s phone, made threats, assaulted her, and prevented her from leaving the vehicle.
Officers later located the suspect inside the truck and arrested him without incident. A 43-year-old Barrie man has been charged with:
- Theft Under $5,000
- Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm
- Assault
- Forcible Confinement
The victim, a 42-year-old Barrie woman, did not suffer serious injuries. Police say the transport truck has been seized as part of the ongoing investigation.
