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With trails closed until May, OPP charging off-road vehicle riders

With trails closed until May, OPP charging off-road vehicle riders

Provincial police have laid 24 charges since April 12, with Simcoe County trails still being assessed for hazards
Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Shelburne-area man, 29, charged with aggravated assault and assault by choking; Barrie police believe there could be more victims
Man facing numerous charges after van stolen on Codrington

Man facing numerous charges after van stolen on Codrington

Cannabis and pilfered tools located inside vehicle after being stopped Friday morning
New family liaison officers bring ‘greater sensitivity, compassion'

New family liaison officers bring ‘greater sensitivity, compassion'

Police have mostly focused on investigation, but are realizing how victims feel and how they are treated is 'incredibly important,’ says chief
Barrie man charged with impaired in Hwy. 400 crash

Barrie man charged with impaired in Hwy. 400 crash

Police responded to the scene at Highway 89 off-ramp, where driver and vehicle were in the ditch
OPP reminds boaters to check safety equipment ahead of season

OPP reminds boaters to check safety equipment ahead of season

Police also recommend reading Safe Boating Guide on the Transport Canada website
GoFundMe set up for Barrie family devastated by house fire

GoFundMe set up for Barrie family devastated by house fire

Investigation continues into Wednesday morning’s blaze on Geddes Crescent
OPP warns of fraudulent gaming ads posing as Casino Rama

OPP warns of fraudulent gaming ads posing as Casino Rama

Police say ads direct users to site associated with WinSpirit Casino, which is an unregistered gaming website
SIU clears OPP in Collingwood woman's self-inflicted death

SIU clears OPP in Collingwood woman's self-inflicted death

Special Investigations Unit finds no reason to charge police after local woman cut herself on Dec. 22, 2023
Charges pending after mother and child injured in morning crash on 400

Charges pending after mother and child injured in morning crash on 400

Crash closed Highway 400 through sections of Barrie and Innisfil; woman and two-year-old child sent to hospital with undisclosed injuries