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Van crashes into pole on Bradford Street, driver flees scene on foot

Van crashes into pole on Bradford Street, driver flees scene on foot

'They have to replace a utility pole that was damaged. I believe it’s hanging, literally, in half,' said Peter Leon of Barrie police, noting road will be closed for several hours
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Barrie police seize firearm during recovery of stolen vehicle

Barrie police seize firearm during recovery of stolen vehicle

A 29-year-old faces multiple firearms charges as a result of incident on Bayfield Street
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Beware of 'emergency, grandparent' scams targeting seniors: OPP

Beware of 'emergency, grandparent' scams targeting seniors: OPP

Suspects contact seniors or family members claiming that their grandchild or family member was in an accident, charged with an offence or is ill
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Police searching for witnesses after drive-by shooting on Highway 400

Police searching for witnesses after drive-by shooting on Highway 400

A driver heard popping sounds and discovered two bullet holes in his vehicle; OPP say incident happened on Highway 400 Sunday night
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Beware fraudsters posing as police officers, government officials: OPP

Beware fraudsters posing as police officers, government officials: OPP

Fraudsters may say your SIN is compromised or linked to criminal activity and will ask for personal information as part of extortion scam, police warn
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Don't be scammed by Amazon 'employees,' police warn

Don't be scammed by Amazon 'employees,' police warn

Phone calls, emails being made by fake Amazon employees, police warn
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Christian Island man faces charges after attempted donation box theft

Christian Island man faces charges after attempted donation box theft

Midland restaurant incident allegedly included an altercation with staff involving an edged weapon
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South Simcoe police investigate attempted armed robbery in Innisfil

South Simcoe police investigate attempted armed robbery in Innisfil

Incident happened Friday night in the parking lot of Gateway Casinos Innisfil on Sideroad 5
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South Simcoe police raise concerns over scrapping licence-plate stickers

South Simcoe police raise concerns over scrapping licence-plate stickers

'We in the policing world are not in favour,' says Chief Andrew Fletcher
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Police issue warning about romance scams on social media

Police issue warning about romance scams on social media

Barrie police says romance scams are among the most common frauds reported
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