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Orillia man facing multiple charges after fiery Highway 12 crash

Orillia man facing multiple charges after fiery Highway 12 crash

Police say the 25-year-old driver tried to pass another vehicle on the shoulder of Highway 12, prompting a roll-over that led to the vehicle catching fire
Arrest made in north-end Barrie shooting

Arrest made in north-end Barrie shooting

Barrie man, 28, in custody following incident this morning at Foundry Georgian
Barrie police investigating 'absolutely scary' incident

Barrie police investigating 'absolutely scary' incident

Man in serious condition after what police say 'appears' to have been a shooting at The Foundry where many Georgian College students live
OPP urges safety on local roads, waterways this weekend

OPP urges safety on local roads, waterways this weekend

The OPP have some important safety reminders for all beach goers, motorists, marine operators and trail users
Officer acted 'lawfully' in Severn Bridge shooting: SIU

Officer acted 'lawfully' in Severn Bridge shooting: SIU

The man would not exit the closet, and police had 'reason to believe he may have had a knife,' notes report in explaining why officer fired at the man
OPP warns of 'violent extortion' scam

OPP warns of 'violent extortion' scam

Scammers use intimidating, threatening text messages to target people, police say
'Grandparent scam' is once again preying on local seniors

'Grandparent scam' is once again preying on local seniors

Since Monday morning, it is believed that up to $90,000 has been lost locally through this scam
2 killed, 1 injured in Bradford collision

2 killed, 1 injured in Bradford collision

Collision occurred between Lines 2 and 3 on County Road 27
Pedestrian suffers 'severe' injuries after being hit in Orillia

Pedestrian suffers 'severe' injuries after being hit in Orillia

Collision happened Wednesday on West Street, say police officials
Midland man airlifted to Toronto hospital after serious crash

Midland man airlifted to Toronto hospital after serious crash

Police say initial single-vehicle crash into a utility pole caused a second vehicle to crash after coming into contact with wire from the utility pole on the roadway