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Barrie police inspector facing second discreditable conduct charge

Barrie police inspector facing second discreditable conduct charge

'The two charges are related to the same series of events,' says Barrie police official; next hearing for Insp. Val Gates set for Wednesday morning
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Overnight blaze does ‘significant damage’ to home near Bond Head

Overnight blaze does ‘significant damage’ to home near Bond Head

Garage fire extends into main structure of residence; all occupants escaped due to working smoke detectors, deputy fire chief says
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Pedestrian struck at Essa Road, Gowan Street

Pedestrian struck at Essa Road, Gowan Street

Investigation continuing following collision Saturday morning
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Family says courts 'failed' them after woman gets 'slap on the wrist' in deadly crash

Family says courts 'failed' them after woman gets 'slap on the wrist' in deadly crash

Newmarket woman receives 12-month conditional sentence, including nine months' house arrest, in Dominik Adamek's 2018 death in Springwater Township
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Police crack case of egg-throwing teens after jogger, vehicle hit

Police crack case of egg-throwing teens after jogger, vehicle hit

Thornton teen charged with dangerous driving in May 31 incident near Ardagh Road and Grant's Way; egg thrower cautioned by police
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'Very disrespectful' person arrested at cenotaph during D-Day event

'Very disrespectful' person arrested at cenotaph during D-Day event

Barrie police official describes message drawn in chalk as 'self-serving'; mischief relating to war memorial one of the charges laid
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Residents reminded to secure garage doors after e-bike theft

Residents reminded to secure garage doors after e-bike theft

'It was determined that a deadbolt failed and this allowed for access to the garage,' Barrie police say after e-bike valued at $1,350 stolen
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Thieves ramp up activity in Barrie with 5 more vehicle thefts

Thieves ramp up activity in Barrie with 5 more vehicle thefts

Barrie police say thieves recently targeted two RAM pickups, a Ford F-150, a Lexus RX350 and a Hyundai Elantra
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Two charged in wake of 'violent robbery' in Orillia

Two charged in wake of 'violent robbery' in Orillia

OPP say charges laid after female victim robbed, assaulted in west Orillia parking lot
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'Nothing ... to suggest any criminality' in fatal toddler crash: police

'Nothing ... to suggest any criminality' in fatal toddler crash: police

'We’re dealing with, obviously, a neighbourhood and a family and a driver of a vehicle that have all been involved in a very traumatic incident,' says Barrie police official
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