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Police search for five suspects after Wasaga Beach robbery

Police search for five suspects after Wasaga Beach robbery

It is alleged one of the suspects brandished a handgun during the altercation on the boardwalk in front of Beach Area 2
Police investigate graffiti at local school (4 photos)

Police investigate graffiti at local school (4 photos)

Graffiti was painted on St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School over the weekend, police say
OPP helicopter helps rescue paddlers from Minesing Wetlands

OPP helicopter helps rescue paddlers from Minesing Wetlands

One adult and two children were 'plucked from the wetlands' last evening
Georgian Bay marine patrol leads to citations for area boaters

Georgian Bay marine patrol leads to citations for area boaters

One operator was cited for liquor violations while three others were cited for failing to have enough life-jackets on board
Vehicle theft turns into near tragedy on Highway 12 off-ramp

Vehicle theft turns into near tragedy on Highway 12 off-ramp

OPP helicopter tracked down vehicle, which rolled into ditch on off-ramp; 2 people taken to hospital and later arrested
OPP reports 34 vehicle crash fatalities in the month of May

OPP reports 34 vehicle crash fatalities in the month of May

By the end of May, 88 fatal collisions led to the death of 94 people in 2021
Pepler Place search leads to cocaine, fentanyl seizure: police

Pepler Place search leads to cocaine, fentanyl seizure: police

Barrie man, 47, now facing drug and weapon charges
Barrie police issue warning about potentially deadly drug strain

Barrie police issue warning about potentially deadly drug strain

'This dangerous and deadly strain of synthetic opioid has resulted in upwards (of) a dozen overdoses in the past 24 hours,' police say
Death of Justin Evans 'not criminally suspicious,' say police

Death of Justin Evans 'not criminally suspicious,' say police

'It’s been a very complex and difficult investigation,' says OPP investigator, noting family has 'been through excruciating emotional pain'
Window smashed at south-end elementary school, vandalism caught on video

Window smashed at south-end elementary school, vandalism caught on video

Young male caught on surveillance using piece of broken concrete to break glass while others appear to cheer him on, say Barrie police