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Freedom of Information requests can now be submitted online to Barrie police

Freedom of Information requests can now be submitted online to Barrie police

A PDF form is still available for those that wish to submit their request manually
OPP ramping up patrols at Tiny Township beach areas for long weekend

OPP ramping up patrols at Tiny Township beach areas for long weekend

Officers will be conducting RIDE check stops and will be on the look out for liquor violations on and around the beachfront areas
Police will be enforcing stay-at-home order this long weekend — within reason

Police will be enforcing stay-at-home order this long weekend — within reason

'The capacity of police services to stop everyone and find out where they’re going — on a long weekend — it’s not realistic to think we are going to do that,' says OPP sergeant
Police arrest suspect connected to armed robberies in Collingwood

Police arrest suspect connected to armed robberies in Collingwood

The robberies took place earlier this year, and police have arrested a 39-year-old Collingwood man as part of the investigation
OPP issues warning about kids playing on commercial property in Tottenham

OPP issues warning about kids playing on commercial property in Tottenham

Police say youth have been climbing over a fence from a neighbouring park area, but there are concerns for their safety
Barrie man charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement in Bradford

Barrie man charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement in Bradford

Alleged victim described several incidents over the last couple of weeks, police say
Hiker finds human remains in Gravenhurst: OPP

Hiker finds human remains in Gravenhurst: OPP

Police say there is no threat to public safety
Brampton man accused of insurance fraud in New Tecumseth

Brampton man accused of insurance fraud in New Tecumseth

OPP investigators believe there could be more potential victims
Cannabis, liquor and trespass charges laid during 'targeted patrol' on Miller Dr.

Cannabis, liquor and trespass charges laid during 'targeted patrol' on Miller Dr.

Provincial police say they also seized a prohibited weapon; Patrols were 'the direct result of numerous concerns expressed to police'
Fire destroys $200K Sea Ray at Midland marina

Fire destroys $200K Sea Ray at Midland marina

Plumes of heavy black smoke could be seen across Midland harbour where the vessel sank