Police Beat

Be merry this season by avoiding holiday scams: OPP

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre shares some of the most popular scams

Dec 1, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Mobile app will help OPP find callers in distress who don't know their location

Provincial Communications Centres employs what3words app to pinpoint callers who may not know where they are

Dec 1, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

OPP name Orillia suspect linked to recent assault on Barrie man

Both men face charges as police investigate separate robbery and assault incidents on Nov. 26

Dec 1, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Barrie man faces 52 charges following 'brazen' break-and-enter spree

Targeted smash-and-grab entries resulted in damage to 15 properties, arson, and the theft of approximately $18,000 in cash and items

Dec 1, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

Wasaga teen killed in Clearview crash (updated)

Police say vehicle was travelling northbound on Simcoe Road 10 when driver lost control and struck a hydro pole Monday evening

Dec 1, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

Thieves targeting Canada Post super boxes in Barrie

With Christmas just around the corner, city police asking the public to keep a watchful eye

Dec 1, 2020 11:36 AM Read more >

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Barrie area

Jordan Welch is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant

Dec 1, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Bradford woman charged following Friday's head-on crash

Two people were taken to hospital following collision on Yonge Street north of 11th Line

Nov 30, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Barrie driver faces drug possession, impaired driving charges after Wyebridge RIDE stop

Police say they checked over 284 drivers in North Simcoe since Nov. 26

Nov 30, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

Collision leads to impaired, obstruction charges for Innisfil woman

Police found a Cadillac SUV with 'significant damage' and the suspected driver walking along Innisfil Beach Road

Nov 30, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >