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Area residents among 11 charged in drug, weapons bust (10 photos)

Area residents among 11 charged in drug, weapons bust (10 photos)

Police lay 104 charges in Project Holcus drug trafficking investigation
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OPP investigate suspicious death in Collingwood

OPP investigate suspicious death in Collingwood

At least one Collingwood school was placed in a 'hold and secure' temporarily this morning, but police have since lifted that order
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Orillia man behind bomb threat at city hall faces more charges

Orillia man behind bomb threat at city hall faces more charges

A joint investigation with South Simcoe Police Service and Rama Police Service uncovered more incidents between Jan. 25 and May 20 at various locations
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Man charged after Midland drug bust

Man charged after Midland drug bust

Orillia street crime unit aids investigation that concluded with Tiny Township resident facing charges after seizure of cocaine, OxyContin
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Orillia woman accused of impaired driving, public mischief

Orillia woman accused of impaired driving, public mischief

Incident began with report of a stolen vehicle in Bradford, police say
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Police say attempted carjacking led to shooting in Barrie

Police say attempted carjacking led to shooting in Barrie

Two Toronto-area teens, aged 14 and 18, face numerous charges following shooting; A 25-year-old man suffered non life-threatening gunshot wound
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Orillia man pulls 'large knife' on police during arrest attempt

Orillia man pulls 'large knife' on police during arrest attempt

A resident noticed man lurking around his vehicle around midnight; OPP were able to locate supects and two Orillia males are facing multiple charges
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Two suspects in custody after shooting in Barrie: Police

Two suspects in custody after shooting in Barrie: Police

'It doesn't deter me from walking around or make me scared to live here,' says neighbourhood resident
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Man taken to hospital after shooting in Barrie (update)

Man taken to hospital after shooting in Barrie (update)

'There is a person who has sustained an injury as a result of the shooting and that is all I can tell you at this time,' says Barrie police official
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Pair of Orillia e-bike operators facing multiple charges: OPP

Pair of Orillia e-bike operators facing multiple charges: OPP

Police noticed the e-bikers were not wearing proper equipment and were driving in 'unsafe' manner; Drugs, weapons and break-in tools were found
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