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Arrest made after elderly man robbed in Wasaga

Arrest made after elderly man robbed in Wasaga

OPP allege accused verbally identified himself as a police officer and stated that he needed to see the victim's wallet
UPDATE: 'Active threat' investigation complete, say OPP

UPDATE: 'Active threat' investigation complete, say OPP

It appears city hall is focal point of probe, but OPP spokesperson says he 'can't elaborate as this is an active and ongoing investigation'
Auxiliary recruits make history as first all-female class

Auxiliary recruits make history as first all-female class

'People will look at you as a role model. Think about what kind of role model you want to be,' urges police chief at ceremony
Four youths charged with attempted murder in teen stabbing

Four youths charged with attempted murder in teen stabbing

Barrie male, 16, suffered life-threatening injuries in April 30 attack in Johnson Street area
Two facing drug trafficking charges after traffic complaint in Gravenhurst

Two facing drug trafficking charges after traffic complaint in Gravenhurst

One of the occupants of the vehicle is also facing a weapon possession charge
Five injured in two-vehicle crash in Oro-Medonte

Five injured in two-vehicle crash in Oro-Medonte

One passenger airlifted to Toronto after collision on Old Barrie Road
Police offer tips to protect against cryptocurrency fraud

Police offer tips to protect against cryptocurrency fraud

Investment scams cost victims nearly $164K in 2021
Driver seriously injured in collision in Severn

Driver seriously injured in collision in Severn

Single-vehicle crash happened Saturday morning; road to be closed for several hours
Police seek scooter-riding man who set off fireworks downtown

Police seek scooter-riding man who set off fireworks downtown

In two separate incidents, man allegedly ignited fireworks behind pedestrians on Mississaga Street on Friday morning
Wasaga man charged after metal falls off truck, causing Hwy. 400 back-up

Wasaga man charged after metal falls off truck, causing Hwy. 400 back-up

Incident happened around 1:30 p.m., May 5, in the northbound lanes near Dunlop Street