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Coroner's inquest slated for superjail inmate who died in hospital

Coroner's inquest slated for superjail inmate who died in hospital

Dustin Clee, 28, died in 2017 after being transferred from the Central North Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene
P.I. hunting down witness in Shaganash disappearance (VIDEO)

P.I. hunting down witness in Shaganash disappearance (VIDEO)

'It appears he's intentionally avoiding communication, potentially influenced by his mother's recent health concerns,' says investigator hired by Autumn Shaganash's family
Barrie police arrest man, 19, in sexual assault investigation

Barrie police arrest man, 19, in sexual assault investigation

Suspect taken into custody April 3; police say victims were lured through online dating sites and they believe more incidents may have occurred
Walls spray-painted inside Barrie home during break-in

Walls spray-painted inside Barrie home during break-in

Fire extinguisher also discharged throughout the house; police seeking information about suspicious vehicles or people in area
Barrie police say arson charges possible in school washroom fire

Barrie police say arson charges possible in school washroom fire

'It’s more than just an inconvenience. It’s extremely serious and it has to be treated that way,' Barrie police official says of Wednesday's incident at St. Joe's high school
Innisfil woman charged with interfering in human-trafficking probe

Innisfil woman charged with interfering in human-trafficking probe

Suspect is accused of attempting to influence victim in Project Chameleon investigation, and trying to pay another to be a surety for one of the previous people charged, South Simcoe police say
'The school did a good job,' says parent after Barrie fire

'The school did a good job,' says parent after Barrie fire

'There is significant clean-up required in areas immediately adjacent to the washroom' where the fire occurred, says board spokesperson
Teen charged after crashing stolen car in south-end Barrie

Teen charged after crashing stolen car in south-end Barrie

The 16-year-old accused will face judge May 7 after police say they crashed stolen car into parked SUV on Country Lane
Charges laid after armed robbery at Alliston gas station

Charges laid after armed robbery at Alliston gas station

New Tecumseth man arrested following incident Tuesday night
Barrie man charged in masked robbery at Collingwood restaurant

Barrie man charged in masked robbery at Collingwood restaurant

OPP responded to Hurontario Street business shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday; robber had taken cash from register and fled on foot