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'Thanks for finding me,' pens boy whose game of hide and seek prompted police search

'Thanks for finding me,' pens boy whose game of hide and seek prompted police search

The boy had been playing a game of hide and go seek at his grandparents' house
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Barrie Police seek help tracking down well-dressed thief

Barrie Police seek help tracking down well-dressed thief

Man walked out of Goodness Me on Sunday without paying for 11 roasts
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Barrie man found slumped over steering wheel, say police

Barrie man found slumped over steering wheel, say police

The 35-year-old man faces drug-impaired driving charges
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Two from Barrie arrested near Sault Ste. Marie, accused of stealing a vehicle

Two from Barrie arrested near Sault Ste. Marie, accused of stealing a vehicle

Police responded to reports of a suspected impaired driver and found that the vehicle was stolen from Barrie
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OPP seek help to nab suspicious males who tried to stop young female

OPP seek help to nab suspicious males who tried to stop young female

The incident in Midhurst is believed to be an isolated incident, say police, who urge drivers to be vigilant and aware of surroundings
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Police look for witnesses of hit-and-run in south end

Police look for witnesses of hit-and-run in south end

Police report a victim was 'seriously injured' after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot on Sunday night
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Barrie woman accused of impaired driving after 'swerving all over the road'

Barrie woman accused of impaired driving after 'swerving all over the road'

Three have been charged with impaired driving following two different traffic complaints over the weekend
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Driver involved in rollover accused of fleeing ambulance, assaulting police

Driver involved in rollover accused of fleeing ambulance, assaulting police

Police say the driver was being transported to hospital with minor injuries when she exited and ran into nearby field
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Barrie man dinged with $1,000 fine under Quarantine Act

Barrie man dinged with $1,000 fine under Quarantine Act

Man accused of having guests over to his house while under quarantine
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South Simcoe police awarded $295K grant to fight gang activity, human trafficking

South Simcoe police awarded $295K grant to fight gang activity, human trafficking

Police department, which covers Innisfil and Bradford, hires crime analyst to gather and analyze data in relation to illegal gang activity
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