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Man accused of threatening security guards with knife receives bail

Man accused of threatening security guards with knife receives bail

Man, 34, faces several charges, including theft under $5,000, possession of a weapon and uttering threats
Police teaming up to help prevent people from becoming fraud victims

Police teaming up to help prevent people from becoming fraud victims

Regardless of age, gender or location, everyone can take basic steps to better protect themselves from becoming a victim of fraud, say police
Police seek help identifying theft suspects at Alcona drug store (4 photos)

Police seek help identifying theft suspects at Alcona drug store (4 photos)

Police were called to a drug store located on Innisfil Beach Road
Two youths killed after snowmobiles go through Lake Muskoka ice

Two youths killed after snowmobiles go through Lake Muskoka ice

Youths, aged 11 and 15, were from Gravenhurst and Bracebridge; Three others, including two men and a 14-year-old, were able to get themselves to shore
Armed robber sought after hold-ups on Cundles and Livingstone

Armed robber sought after hold-ups on Cundles and Livingstone

City police the robber brandished a knife while robbing convenience store and a pet store
Barrie police ask for help to locate missing woman (UPDATE: Found)

Barrie police ask for help to locate missing woman (UPDATE: Found)

Georgina Baxter, aged 47, was last seen yesterday at 1 p.m.
Take your best shot at Barrie's second annual Citizen Police Academy

Take your best shot at Barrie's second annual Citizen Police Academy

Are you 18 years of age or older, have no criminal record and of good moral character? Interested in helping keep Barrie safe?
Police urge people to learn more and be vigilant

Police urge people to learn more and be vigilant

March is Fraud Prevention Month
South Simcoe Police make two arrests in recent break and enters

South Simcoe Police make two arrests in recent break and enters

Both suspects from Newmarket
Online Momo Challenge not a hoax, say South Simcoe police

Online Momo Challenge not a hoax, say South Simcoe police

Parents urged to warn their children about the cyberbullying game that encourages youth to do dangerous tasks, including self-harm, after local school board has incident