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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
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
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
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
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
Woman faces numerous charges after theft of senior's dog, car

Woman faces numerous charges after theft of senior's dog, car

OPP say suspect was found hiding in the attic of a residence a short distance away from the crash scene on Line 7 in Oro-Medonte
OPP record checks moving online next week

OPP record checks moving online next week

'Moving police record checks online allows the OPP to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of the communities we serve,' notes OPP official
WATCH: Toronto street gangs peddle drugs in small-town Ontario

WATCH: Toronto street gangs peddle drugs in small-town Ontario

Best-selling author Antonio Nicaso, one of the world's leading experts on organized crime, was a recent guest on 'Inside the Village' podcast
Knife-wielding Orillia man robs victim, flees to nearby home: OPP

Knife-wielding Orillia man robs victim, flees to nearby home: OPP

The accused held man against his will then fled on foot; OPP used multiple resources before he finally surrendered at Dunedin Street home Sunday
Barrie's police chief retiring after 40-plus years in policing

Barrie's police chief retiring after 40-plus years in policing

'Chief Greenwood has proven herself to be a committed and passionate member of our service,' says official