Police Beat

UPDATE: OPP canine unit, helicopter join search for missing man

Man was last seen near Skyways Motel in Gravenhurst at about 1 a.m. Friday, say Bracebridge OPP

Apr 1, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

Motorist charged with stunt driving on Highway 11: OPP

Police say the driver was clocked going 152 km/h in a 90 km/h zone in Oro-Medonte Township

Mar 31, 2024 4:11 PM Read more >

Orillia OPP charge motorist with stunt driving on Atherley Road

Police say the vehicle was going 94 km/h in a 50 km/h zone; 58-year-old charged

Mar 31, 2024 2:27 PM Read more >

Teen caught speeding at almost triple the legal limit: police

Police say driver had a G2 licence; they were charged and the vehicle was impounded

Mar 31, 2024 7:19 AM Read more >

SIU investigating after man shot with anti-riot weapon in Orillia

Man shot after 'interaction' with police at Lighthouse: SIU

Mar 30, 2024 1:32 PM Read more >

'Noisy' truck rally sees charges laid by Barrie police

An estimated 350 people attended rally at Georgian Mall parking lot

Mar 30, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Police called to Orillia care home after resident leaves with two people

OPP investigation determines incident was consensual, but pair face charges of impaired driving

Mar 29, 2024 8:04 PM Read more >

Orillia OPP nab driver flying down Highway 11 at 168 km/h

The 41-year-old was charged with stunt driving and had his vehicle impounded for 14 days, police say after the incident in Oro-Medonte

Mar 29, 2024 3:39 PM Read more >

Newmarket martial arts coach charged with sexual assault

Minor reported being sexually assaulted at a martial arts club, say police

Mar 28, 2024 7:45 PM Read more >

Hitting the road? OPP warns people to buckle up Easter weekend

In 2023, 67 fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads were attributed to seatbelts not being worn

Mar 28, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >