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Tools of today can be used to examine crimes of the past

Tools of today can be used to examine crimes of the past

'When somebody investigates a cold case, they really re-investigate the case,' says private-sector investigator
Barrie resident charged with impaired after pulling into OPP parking lot

Barrie resident charged with impaired after pulling into OPP parking lot

Southern Georgian Bay OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver Wednesday night
Four Barrie officers nominated for Police Association of Ontario awards

Four Barrie officers nominated for Police Association of Ontario awards

Barrie police nominees include Det. Const. Lindsay White, Const. Chelsea Cabral, Const. Guy Peters and Const. Greg Schaus
Explosive disposal unit assisted on Dunsmore Lane as part of Project Weaver probe: Police

Explosive disposal unit assisted on Dunsmore Lane as part of Project Weaver probe: Police

'We are still sorting through all our evidence and more information will be coming,' says OPP official
Could a new, brighter look be in store for Barrie police?

Could a new, brighter look be in store for Barrie police?

Police could increase visibility through revamped cruisers, vests; 'We know that we alter drivers’ behaviours when they see us, so how do we be seen more?' officer tells police board
Cindy Halliday was hitchhiking home from Barrie when she vanished in 1992, later found dead

Cindy Halliday was hitchhiking home from Barrie when she vanished in 1992, later found dead

'Sometimes, when you’re looking at a case 20 years after the fact, you’ve got the luxury of time and hindsight,' says detective
Barrie woman seriously injured in Ramara crash

Barrie woman seriously injured in Ramara crash

Woman, 27, was airlifted to hospital following single-vehicle crash south of Brechin
Police say Dunsmore Lane bust in Barrie linked to outlaw bikers, grenade launchers and drugs

Police say Dunsmore Lane bust in Barrie linked to outlaw bikers, grenade launchers and drugs

During multiple raids in southern Ontario, police say they seized 31 firearms, 81 grenades, two grenade launchers, almost 11 kilograms of cocaine, 215 pounds of cannabis, and nearly $128,000 in cash
Extensive damage will 'hinder' probe into Ramara plane crash

Extensive damage will 'hinder' probe into Ramara plane crash

Small plane was 'completely consumed' by fire after crashing onto Lake Simcoe ice Monday, investigator says
Police seek witnesses to crash that killed 88-year-old pedestrian Tuesday

Police seek witnesses to crash that killed 88-year-old pedestrian Tuesday

'I hope it was no one from (my building), but it's sad no matter who it is,' says Rose Street resident