Police Beat

While investigation involves Nottawasaga OPP's Major Crime Unit, there is 'no threat to public safety,' department says

Derek Powell's previous convictions include assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, assaulting a peace officer and making death threats

Suspects fled scene with cash and drugs Monday evening

'When something like this happens, people are obviously not afraid to pick up the phone. Someone is always watching,' says police official

Court documents show incidents occurred in Barrie between October 2015 and April 2018

Police say a 2020 Cadillac XT5 and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan were intentionally set on fire in the driveway of a residence Thursday night

Vehicle was pulled over after running stop sign; driver has been charged, police say

Incident began when officers attempted to pull over a vehicle around 3 a.m.; driver failed to stop and fled from police

Derek Powell, 54, serving 7 1/2 years for slew of offences. Known to visit Simcoe County, York Region, Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough and Durham Region

When the suspects visited the victim's home to collect money: police answered the door