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'Massive' theft ring bust yields dozens of charges

'Massive' theft ring bust yields dozens of charges

Investigation leads to $365,000 worth of stolen property being recovered and 65 charges being laid by Barrie police
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Tactical officers hunt for 'wanted person' in downtown Barrie

Tactical officers hunt for 'wanted person' in downtown Barrie

Police come up empty-handed in search at Maple Avenue and Sophia Street
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'Upsetting': Vet says break-in at clinic likely tied to drugs

'Upsetting': Vet says break-in at clinic likely tied to drugs

'It's probably the fentanyl and ketamine, and we don’t have that,' says Barrie veterinarian
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Alleged Hajtamiri abductor ranked among Canada's most-wanted suspects

Alleged Hajtamiri abductor ranked among Canada's most-wanted suspects

Police continue to search for Deshawn Davis who is wanted for his suspected involvement in the Wasaga Beach abduction
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Driver charged with impaired, speeding at 200 km/h

Driver charged with impaired, speeding at 200 km/h

Video shows driver ignoring police vehicle with lights on, prior to being stopped and charged with dangerous driving, stunt driving, impaired driving
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With trails closed until May, OPP charging off-road vehicle riders

With trails closed until May, OPP charging off-road vehicle riders

Twenty-four charges laid since April 12; Simcoe County trails still being assessed for hazards, police say
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Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at local hotel: police

Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at local hotel: police

Shelburne-area man, 29, charged with aggravated assault and assault by choking; Barrie police believe there could be more victims
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Driver charged with impaired in collision on Highway 400

Driver charged with impaired in collision on Highway 400

A 36-year-old Barrie man was arrested and charged with impaired driving, obstruct peace officer and no insurance; incident happened near Highway 89 Saturday morning
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As season starts up, OPP reminds boaters to check safety equipment

As season starts up, OPP reminds boaters to check safety equipment

Police also recommend reading Safe Boating Guide on the Transport Canada website
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Police cleared by SIU in Collingwood woman's death

Police cleared by SIU in Collingwood woman's death

Special Investigations Unit finds no reason to charge police after local woman's self-inflicted death on Dec. 22, 2023
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