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Man's rights 'breached' in traffic stop but appeal dismissed

Man's rights 'breached' in traffic stop but appeal dismissed

Court of Appeal says Barrie police lied about true nature of the traffic stop, 'manufacturing false basis' for field sobriety test
Fraudster admits to creating 'path of destruction and hurt'

Fraudster admits to creating 'path of destruction and hurt'

Barrie's Terry Croteau, whose online marketing scheme raked in more than $1 million, to be sentenced April 27
Murder suspects appear in court, remain behind bars

Murder suspects appear in court, remain behind bars

Steve Martel and Jordan Szyperski, both charged with second-degree murder, scheduled to return to court March 17 by video remand
'Proven leadership': New chief sworn in at South Simcoe police

'Proven leadership': New chief sworn in at South Simcoe police

South Simcoe Police Service oversees Innisfil and Bradford; 'Both communities are in my heart and in my blood,' says John Van Dyke
House egged, window broken on Black Ash Trail in south end

House egged, window broken on Black Ash Trail in south end

Police say that it appears a rock was thrown through basement window, causing $600 in damage
Murder victim's spouse still struggles with stabbing at 'drug house'

Murder victim's spouse still struggles with stabbing at 'drug house'

'Right to his last breath, he didn’t fight back,' says Ryan Babineau's partner; Three men found guilty in homicide at Dunlop Street apartment
Man arrested after refusing to leave the bathroom

Man arrested after refusing to leave the bathroom

Barrie police say man arrested at Yonge Street business was wanted on bench warrant and was also in possession of suspected crystal meth
Barrie man charged with attempted murder in Wasaga assault

Barrie man charged with attempted murder in Wasaga assault

OPP say victim found Feb. 2 suffering from life-threatening injuries at River Road East address
Penetanguishene man facing child-pornography charges

Penetanguishene man facing child-pornography charges

Accused being held in custody following bail hearing, says OPP
OPP announce warrant for suspect in Hajtamiri abduction

OPP announce warrant for suspect in Hajtamiri abduction

Police allege 35-year-old Toronto man is connected to abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri from Wasaga Beach home last year