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Barrie driver charged with impaired north of Guelph

Barrie driver charged with impaired north of Guelph

During a vehicle search, officers located an open container of liquor that was accessible to the accused
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Peel police charge Collingwood man, find guns in Creekside home

Peel police charge Collingwood man, find guns in Creekside home

The charges are connected to an investigation in Collingwood on June 26 that also included a call to the OPP explosive disposal unit
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Man, 72, accused of hitting victims, windows with a baseball bat

Man, 72, accused of hitting victims, windows with a baseball bat

Police say that the accused assaulted three people with a baseball bat then smashed the windows of multiple vehicles
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Wanted federal offender known to frequent Barrie area

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Barrie area

Public's assistance sought to track down man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for robbery, assault and other charges
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Be aware of gift card scam, warn South Simcoe police

Be aware of gift card scam, warn South Simcoe police

A victim recently called a 'support line' for help with setting up the Apple ID for a new iPhone
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Suspect uses bear spray, sparks partial evacuation of downtown building

Suspect uses bear spray, sparks partial evacuation of downtown building

Man, 27, was taking into custody following 'fairly significant response from Barrie police for an individual we have had previous interactions with'
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Barrie resident charged in Niagara on the Lake theft investigation

Barrie resident charged in Niagara on the Lake theft investigation

Jewelry, art, electronics reported stolen during Canada Day break and enter
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OPP on ATV patrol lay 31 liquor charges along Wasaga Beach

OPP on ATV patrol lay 31 liquor charges along Wasaga Beach

Huronia West OPP also levied almost 40 traffic charges including 24 seat belt related charges
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Police seize machete, lay impaired driving charge following traffic stop in Wasaga Beach

Police seize machete, lay impaired driving charge following traffic stop in Wasaga Beach

Police say that a citizen called reporting that a pickup truck was swerving all over the roadway; Barrie man has been charged
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Barrie man found dead at scene of Saturday night blaze

Barrie man found dead at scene of Saturday night blaze

Structure fire at Shadowood Road near Meadow Lane currently under investigation by Ontario Fire Marshal; 'There is nothing to suggest any criminality,' official says
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