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Barrie man, 21, arrested in child-porn investigation

Barrie man, 21, arrested in child-porn investigation

In December 2021, city police say they received an online tip about 'uploading of child pornography via Instagram'
2 taken to hospital after vehicle hits hydro pole, fire hydrant

2 taken to hospital after vehicle hits hydro pole, fire hydrant

Incident happened Monday night on Holland Street; no charges laid and investigation is ongoin
Police investigating after stabbing victim walks into Bradford St. pub

Police investigating after stabbing victim walks into Bradford St. pub

Barrie police say 40-year-old victim, of no fixed address, had suffered laceration to the head and shoulder blade area
Woman, 30, killed in crash near Washago: OPP

Woman, 30, killed in crash near Washago: OPP

The two-vehicle collision occurred on County Road 169 on Monday afternoon; woman was pronounced deceased at OSMH
Intense bomb-squad practice pays off for Barrie constable

Intense bomb-squad practice pays off for Barrie constable

Though the Anne St. explosion was the first time a Barrie officer wore his 80-pound bomb suit outside of training, the use of actual explosives in exercises helped prepare him and others for the scenario
Drugs, stolen tires seized by police, two charged

Drugs, stolen tires seized by police, two charged

Accused scheduled to appear in court in November
Cause of Kubota explosion under investigation; $500k in damages

Cause of Kubota explosion under investigation; $500k in damages

'It was in an electrical panel where the fire and explosion happened,' says deputy fire chief; fire marshal, ministry of labour, others on scene today
Police ask for help identifying vandals caught on video

Police ask for help identifying vandals caught on video

Incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1 in southwest end of city
OPP rolling out Operation Impact campaign this weekend

OPP rolling out Operation Impact campaign this weekend

Annual campaign on Thanksgiving weekend targets risky driving behaviours
Art fraud case continues in Barrie in December

Art fraud case continues in Barrie in December

Police have said more than 1,000 alleged fraudulent paintings, prints and other artworks were seized