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Next dates set for veteran officer charged with extortion, harassment

Next dates set for veteran officer charged with extortion, harassment

Barrie police say alleged events occurred while off-duty between 2016 and 2018, and stemmed from conduct toward another member of the department
One dead, one injured after two-vehicle crash on County Rd. 27

One dead, one injured after two-vehicle crash on County Rd. 27

Stretch of road north of Barrie expected to be closed for several hours
What3words app helps locate couple lost while hiking

What3words app helps locate couple lost while hiking

'It was getting dark, their cellphone had spotty reception and they were cold,' South Simcoe police says of Sunday's incident in Bradford
Fifth person arrested in connection to attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri

Fifth person arrested in connection to attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri

B.C. man charged with aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence in assault in Richmond Hill before victim was kidnapped in Wasaga Beach
Man accused in fatal purse-snatching back in court next week

Man accused in fatal purse-snatching back in court next week

Caleb Burgler had charges upgraded to second-degree murder in the death of 86-year-old Collingwood resident Marion Fenwick
'Fists start flying': Plaza looking for relief in wake of dust-ups

'Fists start flying': Plaza looking for relief in wake of dust-ups

'There have been several reported fights, drug use and overall disrespect for the businesses, public and plaza property,' says ward councillor
Angus teen charged with impaired after striking drive-thru post

Angus teen charged with impaired after striking drive-thru post

Barrie police also called Monday morning to crash on Edgehill Drive where vehicle left road and hit hydro pole
Posters of fallen soldier vandalized in Angus park <b>(update)</b>

Posters of fallen soldier vandalized in Angus park (update)

Provincial police investigating after two posters depicting Pte. Kevin McKay targeted at Peacekeepers Park
Barrie man, 20, charged with exploiting American child online

Barrie man, 20, charged with exploiting American child online

Police say local man exploited and threatened victim in exchange for explicit pictures
Warning issued around 'highly potent, potentially fatal' opioids

Warning issued around 'highly potent, potentially fatal' opioids

OPP says seven people have died from suspected opioid overdoses in the last seven days, including one in Orillia