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Beware variety of cryptocurrency scams: OPP

Beware variety of cryptocurrency scams: OPP

Residents in north Simcoe have lost more than $1.2M to scams, frauds this year, say OPP
Photographer charged with sexual assaults at Newmarket school

Photographer charged with sexual assaults at Newmarket school

Two students reported being assaulted by the Barrie man while having their school pictures taken, say police who are appealing for additional victims to come forward
OPP investigating two downtown break-and-enters in Gravenhurst

OPP investigating two downtown break-and-enters in Gravenhurst

Windows smashed, items stolen at two businesses in less than 24 hours, say police who are looking for witnesses to the incidents
Rama police hosting annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony

Rama police hosting annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony

More than 5,000 red LED lights will be lit Sunday to signify those Indigenous women and girls who are believed to still be missing
Police arrest Collingwood man and woman 'at gunpoint'

Police arrest Collingwood man and woman 'at gunpoint'

Police seized imitation firearm during arrest after incident was reported near the downtown library
'Ideal' phone app helps police locate lost and injured people

'Ideal' phone app helps police locate lost and injured people

Technology has become well used by emergency services around the world, saving dispatchers and responders time and resources in an emergency
E-bike rider crashes into guard rail, charged with impaired

E-bike rider crashes into guard rail, charged with impaired

Emergency crews secured the scene and assisted the injured rider as a result of the crash
Follow these tips to drive safely during winter, urge OPP

Follow these tips to drive safely during winter, urge OPP

Be prepared for the unexpected. Give yourself some extra time if possible, and remember, road safety is everyone's responsibility, stress police
Off-duty York officer found guilty of fleeing serious collision

Off-duty York officer found guilty of fleeing serious collision

Officer has been suspended with pay since his arrest in 2019 and may be subject to additional charges under Police Services Act
$110K worth of Muskoka chairs reported stolen (3 photos)

$110K worth of Muskoka chairs reported stolen (3 photos)

OPP say thieves stole an enclosed trailer filled with Muskoka chairs on Halloween night