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Armed kidnapping sparked heavy police presence in Barrie

Armed kidnapping sparked heavy police presence in Barrie

Incident began in Vaughan when suspects kidnapped a woman and then later held her at a residence in Barrie; Pair of suspects face multiple charges
Wasaga Beach man dies after crashing into hydro pole

Wasaga Beach man dies after crashing into hydro pole

A 68-year-old man was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police say
Collingwood woman arrested twice on the same day: OPP

Collingwood woman arrested twice on the same day: OPP

Police arrested the 25-year-old for impaired driving then, less than six hours later, she was charged with assault in a separate incident
Charges laid after Coldwater Road weapons call

Charges laid after Coldwater Road weapons call

29-year-old accused is now facing weapon possession and assault charges
Weapons call, incident shuts down part of Coldwater Road: OPP

Weapons call, incident shuts down part of Coldwater Road: OPP

Police responded to a weapons call earlier this morning; citizens asked to avoid Coldwater Road area as the investigation is ongoing
OPP warns local business to beware of stolen cards fraud

OPP warns local business to beware of stolen cards fraud

Fraudsters use stolen cards and counterfeit driver's licences to make purchases by phone, email or website, resulting in refunds to real cardholder
Foul play not suspected after body of man, 78, found in bay

Foul play not suspected after body of man, 78, found in bay

'A family member contacted us when they saw the items we put out on social media,' says police official
Man found dead in Kempenfelt Bay, say police (update)

Man found dead in Kempenfelt Bay, say police (update)

Body of unidentified man found this morning by fishermen; Police release photos of personal effects in effort to identify the man who may be Indigenous
OPP seek help to locate tractor stolen from Bracebridge property

OPP seek help to locate tractor stolen from Bracebridge property

2018 Kubota L6060 tractor was stolen sometime between Oct. 19 and 25, police say
VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

Karen 'Karebear' Thompson, who lived a 'transient' lifestyle, was last seen in July 2016; OPP say foul play is suspected