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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns of sextortion scams

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns of sextortion scams

Based on reports received, victims are often lured into an online relationship through social media or dating websites
OPP remind motorists to renew licence plates

OPP remind motorists to renew licence plates

OPP reminding residents to renew their licence plates online to avoid a ticket
Grandparent scams targeting the community

Grandparent scams targeting the community

The scammers pose as a family member, police officer or lawyer and demand money for bail
Man arrested following attempted carjackings in south Barrie

Man arrested following attempted carjackings in south Barrie

'Bizarre behaviour' occurred Saturday evening in the area of Mapleview Drive East between Highway 400 exit and Park Place Boulevard
Police investigating Gilford Road collision

Police investigating Gilford Road collision

Collision occurred Sunday morning
Driver facing impaired charges in fatal Bradford crash (update: road reopened)

Driver facing impaired charges in fatal Bradford crash (update: road reopened)

A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed in the crash after being struck from behind by one vehicle before being hit by a second. Police say the driver of the first vehicle fled on foot before being located and charged
Innisfil man charged with impaired by drug after traffic stop

Innisfil man charged with impaired by drug after traffic stop

Barrie police received complaint about man's poor driving on Bayview Drive and soon located vehicle leaving Mollard Court business
Youth pastor charged with historical sexual offences against teens

Youth pastor charged with historical sexual offences against teens

York Regional Police have arrested a 64-year-old man and 61-year-old woman from Grimsby after 2 victims came forward
Police looking for vehicle, suspect in Bradford break-in

Police looking for vehicle, suspect in Bradford break-in

Incident happened June 22 near Simcoe Road and Line 6
Yonge Street closed in both directions at 9th Line

Yonge Street closed in both directions at 9th Line

One person treated at scene by paramedics after three-vehicle collision