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Barrie pickup truck driver charged after 'bizarre' incident

Barrie pickup truck driver charged after 'bizarre' incident

Man charged with impaired driving-related offences, and his licence was suspended
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Taxi driver attacked with tire iron in downtown Barrie: police

Taxi driver attacked with tire iron in downtown Barrie: police

Assault happened around 1 a.m. on Feb. 24; suspect later tried to steal vehicle nearby, but was chased away
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Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying minor for sexual services

Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying minor for sexual services

The man connected with the teen through online apps before planning a meeting in Collingwood
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FIGHTING FRAUD: Watch for new technology used by scammers

FIGHTING FRAUD: Watch for new technology used by scammers

Knowledge Canadians need to help battle cybercrime, courtesy of the OPP
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Recent sex assault case prompts warning from Barrie police

Recent sex assault case prompts warning from Barrie police

While people may use messaging apps and platforms to expand social network, police warn they can also be 'very dangerous'
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‘Late for work’: Police don’t buy driver’s speeding excuse

‘Late for work’: Police don’t buy driver’s speeding excuse

South Simcoe police charge Barrie man with stunt driving in Bradford Tuesday night
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Charges stayed against second woman in Hajtamiri abduction

Charges stayed against second woman in Hajtamiri abduction

OPP allege Elnaz Hajtamiri was abducted and killed by her ex-boyfriend; she was last seen in Wasaga Beach in January 2022
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Woman, child hospitalized after single-vehicle crash in Innisfil

Woman, child hospitalized after single-vehicle crash in Innisfil

South Simcoe police say vehicle struck utility pole area of St. Johns Road and the 6th Line Wednesday afternoon, and weather was a contributing factor
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Pair who fled crash captured, facing drug charges: police

Pair who fled crash captured, facing drug charges: police

Two suspects apprehended Tuesday afternoon by city police; officers had found heroin and cocaine inside car on Monday
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Barrie driver arrested after vehicle crashed in Innisfil

Barrie driver arrested after vehicle crashed in Innisfil

Man, 42, had been sought on an outstanding warrant; he's been charged with multiple offences
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