A 15-year-old boy is facing charges after he was pulled over by Barrie police Monday.
At 3:42 a.m. on July 22, police say an officer on patrol in the area of Essa Road and Gowan Street noticed a vehicle being driven without its tail lights on.
The vehicle was pulled over and the driver, being 15 years old, did not have a driver’s licence.
Police say he was also in possession of cannabis and a large knife.
Officers drove the boy home and he was released to the custody of a parent.
He is facing charges including breach of recognizance, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, driving a motor vehicle without a proper rear light, driving a motor vehicle with no licence, being younger than 19 while possessing cannabis, and driving with cannabis readily available.
He has an August court date in Barrie.
