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Police dog Nitro tracks down injured driver who ran into the woods (3 photos)

Police dog Nitro tracks down injured driver who ran into the woods (3 photos)

Woman discovered under thick foliage; She was unresponsive and had to be carried out by emergency crews
Man faces impaired, fail-to-remain charges after car careens into home (4 photos)

Man faces impaired, fail-to-remain charges after car careens into home (4 photos)

Incident happened shortly after 5 a.m., Sunday, on St. Vincent Street; Home's garage and another vehicle in the driveway also damaged
Several people face charges following search warrant in Springwater

Several people face charges following search warrant in Springwater

OPP say officers located various drugs, including cocaine, as well as evidence of drug trafficking and stolen property following warrant at Pinegrove Road address
Barrie police seize cocaine, meth and semi-automatic rifle during traffic stop

Barrie police seize cocaine, meth and semi-automatic rifle during traffic stop

Woman, 31, faces numerous weapon, drug and liquor charges after being pulled over near Park and High streets for having no plates
Crash near Dunlop bridge closes Hwy. 400 southbound lanes: witness (update: highway reopened)

Crash near Dunlop bridge closes Hwy. 400 southbound lanes: witness (update: highway reopened)

An SUV came to rest on the hood of another vehicle following crash around 8 a.m. in Barrie
Two men who didn't like group's music wanted in bear-spray assault: police

Two men who didn't like group's music wanted in bear-spray assault: police

Three taken to Barrie hospital to have their eyes flushed following Sept. 1 incident in city's east end
Around $700K in phoney merchandise seized in Wasaga investigation: OPP

Around $700K in phoney merchandise seized in Wasaga investigation: OPP

Search warrants were executed at six retail stores along Beach Drive on Sept. 3; Charges are pending
Police issue warning following fentanyl overdose deaths in Georgina

Police issue warning following fentanyl overdose deaths in Georgina

'Extremely toxic batch of fentanyl' may be linked to seven overdoses and three deaths in recent weeks, York Regional Police say
OPP investigate 'non-suspicious' death of 21-year-old Essa resident

OPP investigate 'non-suspicious' death of 21-year-old Essa resident

Post-mortem scheduled for a later date at the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto
Barrie woman faces multiple charges after crash in Innisfil

Barrie woman faces multiple charges after crash in Innisfil

The 32-year-old has been charged with impaired and dangerous operation of a vehicle and obstructing a police officer