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Hit-and-run vehicle found abandoned behind downtown building

Hit-and-run vehicle found abandoned behind downtown building

Suspect vehicle also almost hit two Barrie police cruisers near Bayfield and Wellington streets on Tuesday, says official
Police searching for car involved in multiple hit-and-runs today

Police searching for car involved in multiple hit-and-runs today

'It appears they do involve the same vehicle and all in the same part of town,' says police official; Reader reports collisions on Ferndale, Cedar Pointe and Hart
OPP raises awareness about 12 most popular holiday scams

OPP raises awareness about 12 most popular holiday scams

Police share tips and advice on how to detect and avoid most common frauds during the holiday season
Walmart security guard pepper-sprayed in recent assault, theft

Walmart security guard pepper-sprayed in recent assault, theft

'It’s basically assault with a weapon because of the spray that was discharged,' says Barrie police official
South Simcoe police lay impaired driving, speeding charges

South Simcoe police lay impaired driving, speeding charges

Three incidents occurred Thursday in Bradford, Innisfil
Reports of firearm at Bradford school 'unfounded,' police say

Reports of firearm at Bradford school 'unfounded,' police say

School went into lockdown Thursday morning
Woman charged with impaired following south-end pedestrian crash

Woman charged with impaired following south-end pedestrian crash

Two of the victims were airlifted to Toronto-area trauma centre, one of whom suffered serious, life-threatening injuries
'Multiple pedestrians injured’ in crash near Sadlon Arena

'Multiple pedestrians injured’ in crash near Sadlon Arena

‘Several people were taken to hospital,’ Barrie police official says of evening incident
Inaugural South Simcoe police chief dies at 70

Inaugural South Simcoe police chief dies at 70

Bruce Davis served force as chief from 1997 to 2011
Suspect sought after home hit with gunfire in Bradford

Suspect sought after home hit with gunfire in Bradford

Bullet narrowly missed resident in home near Colborne Street and 8th Line