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Barrie resident among those charged following pursuit investigation

Barrie resident among those charged following pursuit investigation

Officers seized suspected cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, weapons, and Canadian currency
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Man who killed OPP officer on Manitoulin Island had arsenal of guns, bombs: SIU

Man who killed OPP officer on Manitoulin Island had arsenal of guns, bombs: SIU

Const. Marc Hovingh, the officer killed in the November 2020 shootout, spent part of his childhood in Barrie
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Two years later, OPP still searching for information in Essa arson

Two years later, OPP still searching for information in Essa arson

Home was under construction on 11th Line, between 25th Side Road and Highway 90, when someone broke in and poured gasoline throughout main floor and at the rear entrance
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OPP seek help locating large bronze statue stolen from Orillia home

OPP seek help locating large bronze statue stolen from Orillia home

Six-foot statue depicts woman standing over a large seashell with a water jug on her shoulder and is valued at more than $4,000
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Police identify body found in Lake Simcoe last summer

Police identify body found in Lake Simcoe last summer

Police are appealing for information about the female victim
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'Very disgusting' spitting incident has city police searching for suspect in road-rage assault

'Very disgusting' spitting incident has city police searching for suspect in road-rage assault

'This would be assault at any time, but particularly concerning considering the times we are in with COVID so prevalent,' says police official
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Two charged after series of business break-ins in Bradford, Innisfil

Two charged after series of business break-ins in Bradford, Innisfil

As part of the investigation, police located over $75,000 worth of stolen sunglasses
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More charges laid in drugs, weapons probe in southern Ontario

More charges laid in drugs, weapons probe in southern Ontario

London man charged with several cannabis-related offences; Investigation included heavy police presence on Dunsmore Lane on March 9
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Barrie resident charged with impaired driving in Innisfil

Barrie resident charged with impaired driving in Innisfil

Police say the suspect's vehicle almost crashed into another car while making U-turn on Innisfil Beach Road
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Barrie man arrested in Orillia, charged with multiple sex-related offences

Barrie man arrested in Orillia, charged with multiple sex-related offences

Investigation began earlier this month and the suspect was arrested over the weekend
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