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OPP appeal for help in 2015 sexual assault investigation involving child

OPP appeal for help in 2015 sexual assault investigation involving child

Police say victim, who was seven years old at the time of the attack in Huntsville, came forward in October 2023
Prohibited driver arrested after parking near police station

Prohibited driver arrested after parking near police station

Police check grocery store security camera to determine accused Barrie man drove to Sobeys near South Simcoe police's South Division station
Barrie resident arrested for impaired driving in Springwater

Barrie resident arrested for impaired driving in Springwater

Huronia West OPP charged two people with impaired driving within one hour of each other Wednesday evening
Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer delayed again

Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer delayed again

Sgt. Bruce Gardiner returns to court July 3 for trial scheduling; documents allege officer threatened to release 'sensitive photographs' of complainant
Suspect sought in armed robbery at Wasaga Beach gas station

Suspect sought in armed robbery at Wasaga Beach gas station

Same store was robbed June 20 'with a similar MO by a suspect matching the description of this incident,' police say
Area resident charged after $600K worth of items stolen

Area resident charged after $600K worth of items stolen

Police say items were stolen from numerous jurisdictions in Ontario
Stop-sign infraction prompts pursuit in Bradford, police say

Stop-sign infraction prompts pursuit in Bradford, police say

Subaru driver charged with multiple counts after allegedly failing to stop at the Canal and Simcoe roads intersection Wednesday morning
Barrie cop has first hearing on second discreditable conduct charge

Barrie cop has first hearing on second discreditable conduct charge

This morning's four-minute meeting included discussion over disclosure; next date for Insp. Val Gates set for July 31
Driver reports 'uncomfortable' traffic stop by fake cops: OPP

Driver reports 'uncomfortable' traffic stop by fake cops: OPP

Incident happened Saturday night on 15th Sideroad in New Tecumseth; police say both males were wearing a blue vest with 'POLICE' on the front and back
Collectible cards, cash stolen in smash-and-grab at local business

Collectible cards, cash stolen in smash-and-grab at local business

Incident happened Tuesday night at Anne Street and Jacobs Terrace; police say estimate value of the stolen items is around $1,000