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Man arrested following 'indecent act' in downtown Barrie

Man arrested following 'indecent act' in downtown Barrie

Suspect, 35, located on Collier Street where he was arrested and transported to police headquarters where officers determined he was also breaching an existing probation order
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Police locate stolen vehicle, seize fentanyl in Wasaga Beach

Police locate stolen vehicle, seize fentanyl in Wasaga Beach

OPP say vehicle stolen from Port Severn was spotted in Clearview Township, but driver fled and was later arrested in Wasaga Beach after foot chase
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One person killed along GO railroad tracks in Bradford (update)

One person killed along GO railroad tracks in Bradford (update)

Incident happened north of the Bradford station around 1:30 p.m., according to Metrolinx
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Barrie police identify man accused of murdering local senior

Barrie police identify man accused of murdering local senior

Sonny Conrad Stephens, 46, charged with second-degree murder; 'The men were not related, but knew one another. He didn’t reside there, either,' says police official
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Cops bitten by dog during arrest, bystander detained after pulling pooch from water

Cops bitten by dog during arrest, bystander detained after pulling pooch from water

Toronto woman charged under Dog Owner Liability Act, as well as theft under $5,000, causing a disturbance and assault with intent to resist arrest
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Man with child in vehicle charged with impaired in south Barrie

Man with child in vehicle charged with impaired in south Barrie

Caller provided city police with detailed description; vehicle stopped Saturday evening on County Road 27, near Ardagh Road
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‘Ugly thing to witness’: Roommate describes elderly man’s murder

‘Ugly thing to witness’: Roommate describes elderly man’s murder

Man, 75, found dead in his home late Saturday night on Grove Street East; 46-year-old Barrie man charged with second-degree murder
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Man charged in murder of 75-year-old on Grove St. E. last night

Man charged in murder of 75-year-old on Grove St. E. last night

Just before midnight, police located victim who was unconscious with injuries to his head and face; Barrie man, 46, charged with second-degree murder
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VIDEO: Suspect leads police on chase through York, Peel

VIDEO: Suspect leads police on chase through York, Peel

Driver ran over police officer's foot before being arrested in Brampton
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Police investigating downtown Barrie shooting that sent one to RVH

Police investigating downtown Barrie shooting that sent one to RVH

Police say they received information the assault occurred at a residence in the area of Toronto Street and Dunlop Street West Thursday night
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