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Tractor trailer, with two occupants, flips on Hwy. 400 (3 photos)

Tractor trailer, with two occupants, flips on Hwy. 400 (3 photos)

Northbound lanes near Vasey Road were closed as crews cleaned up crash scene; OPP say there were just minor injuries
Assault investigation in York tied to Wasaga abduction case

Assault investigation in York tied to Wasaga abduction case

York Region Police released photos and descriptions of two suspects wanted in connection with an assault in a parking garage
Police seize drugs, firearm during Highway 11 traffic stop

Police seize drugs, firearm during Highway 11 traffic stop

OPP say driver became confrontational and fought with officers while the passenger fled on foot; Rama Police attended to help locate the man who fled
Two charged after contraband delivered to Beaver Creek

Two charged after contraband delivered to Beaver Creek

Investigation launched after multiple packages were located on facility property
OPP forced to deploy spike belt to stop speeding vehicle on Hwy. 400

OPP forced to deploy spike belt to stop speeding vehicle on Hwy. 400

The driver lost control of the vehicle, went into a ditch and then attempted to flee on foot; OPP say 22-year-old is facing numerous charges
Last night's Amber Alert an 'isolated' incident; few other details released

Last night's Amber Alert an 'isolated' incident; few other details released

'I hope the public understands the complex nature of this and is sympathetic to us not being able to discuss it much further,' says Barrie police official
BREAKING: Missing Barrie girl located safe in Toronto

BREAKING: Missing Barrie girl located safe in Toronto

Three-year-old was the subject of an early morning Amber Alert
Police leaving 'no stone unturned' to find missing Barrie girl (update: found)

Police leaving 'no stone unturned' to find missing Barrie girl (update: found)

'It is a complex and very challenging overnight period for our investigators to get the information we require to determine her whereabouts,' says official
Barrie police searching for three-year-old girl; Amber Alert issued (update: found)

Barrie police searching for three-year-old girl; Amber Alert issued (update: found)

Police say they're concerned for her well-being; Anyone with info or who knows her whereabouts is asked to call police or 911
Damage from Penetanguishene house fire pegged at $1.5 million

Damage from Penetanguishene house fire pegged at $1.5 million

Family lost 'home that they had poured the better part of a decade of hard work, blood, sweat, and tears into designing and renovating,' says family friend