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'Violent and potentially dangerous' suspect sought in axe attack

'Violent and potentially dangerous' suspect sought in axe attack

Suspect was involved in an incident at a Richmond Hill home Dec. 13, York Regional Police say
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Pickup truck tangles with hydro pole in Barrie's south end

Pickup truck tangles with hydro pole in Barrie's south end

The incident happened on Essa Road, between Ardagh Road and Beacon Road, Thursday morning
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York Region men charged in invoicing scheme at construction firm

York Region men charged in invoicing scheme at construction firm

Investigation related to fraudulent invoices at Canadian subsidiary of American construction services company, resulting in $300,000 in losses, police say
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Axe-wielding Batman robbing variety store flees Barrie police

Axe-wielding Batman robbing variety store flees Barrie police

No joke, man wearing a Batman mask steals change from convenience store before escaping police and tracking dogs
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Humbug: Alleged vandal cuts cords to Christmas decorations

Humbug: Alleged vandal cuts cords to Christmas decorations

South Simcoe police say incident occurred sometime between 12:30 and 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 19
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More than 24 charges laid following theft from vehicle in Bradford

More than 24 charges laid following theft from vehicle in Bradford

Scarborough man made numerous purchases with credit, debit cards stolen from vehicle Sunday: police
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Police charge driver, 15, after vehicle turns to avoid RIDE check

Police charge driver, 15, after vehicle turns to avoid RIDE check

South Simcoe Police officers stop more than 1,400 vehicles during weekend Festive RIDE
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Up late drinking? You could still be impaired the next morning

Up late drinking? You could still be impaired the next morning

South Simcoe police remind area residents they could still be impaired the morning after a night of consuming alcohol
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Man accused of murder in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction in court today

Man accused of murder in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction in court today

Pre-trial proceedings are still underway with the next appearance in January, no trial dates set yet
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Police investigating suspicious death in Orillia

Police investigating suspicious death in Orillia

Residents in Andrew Street South area urged to report suspicious activity after person found dead Thursday night
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