Barrie Police are mourning the loss of one of their own. In a post on social media Thursday morning, police confirmed the death of Sergeant Brett Carleton. “Sgt. Carleton was a highly respected police officer whose commitment to his work touched many families during some of the hardest moments of their lives,” the police service said in the post. “He will forever be remembered as a valued member of the service.” The police service went on to offer support to his family and emphasized their need for privacy “during this incredibly difficult time.” According to the social media post, Carleton had been serving as an officer since 2000. The details around the death of Carleton have not been shared by police. A longtime officer with police, Carleton was involved in the investigation of some of Barrie’s high profile cases. He was the voice of police in the case of the disappearance Autumn Shaganash, a double homicide at an encampment in Barrie and the murder of April Dobson. This is a developing story, check back later for more updates.
