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Barrie police officer found guilty of discreditable conduct for bar fight

Barrie police officer found guilty of discreditable conduct for bar fight

Incident occurred at a Midland bar; punishment hearing for two charges under the Police Services Act scheduled to be held in October
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Human remains found in Honey Harbour identified as missing Markham man

Human remains found in Honey Harbour identified as missing Markham man

The 24-year-old was last seen at Markville Mall on Nov. 4, 2020; death has been deemed non-suspicious
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Police ID person of interest in Scout Valley arson investigation

Police ID person of interest in Scout Valley arson investigation

More than 20 trees have been set on fire since last fall; more incidents were reported over the past week, say Orillia OPP officials
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Woman, 35, seriously injured in motorcycle crash

Woman, 35, seriously injured in motorcycle crash

Police seeking witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage following Saturday evening's collision with ambulance
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OPP stepping up patrols after thieves target area businesses

OPP stepping up patrols after thieves target area businesses

Two suspects entered locked and gated compound in Gravenhurst, entered vehicles and stole tools; Boat motors stolen from another nearby business, police say
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Area driver facing impaired charges after fatal crash in King Township

Area driver facing impaired charges after fatal crash in King Township

Police say a 19-year-old pedestrian was struck while working in the area
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Toronto resident faces impaired boating charges after speeding in Honey Harbour

Toronto resident faces impaired boating charges after speeding in Honey Harbour

The 26-year-old faces multiple charges as a result
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Police vow to enforce stay-at-home order this weekend — within reason

Police vow to enforce stay-at-home order this weekend — within reason

'The capacity of police services to stop everyone and find out where they’re going — on a long weekend — it’s not realistic to think we are going to do that,' says official
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Orillia OPP nab third impaired driver within three days

Orillia OPP nab third impaired driver within three days

Officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 in Severn Township at the time; A 29-year-old from Gravenhurst faces charges
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Tip from public helps Orillia OPP nab man for impaired driving

Tip from public helps Orillia OPP nab man for impaired driving

Officers were alerted a male, believed to be intoxicated, drove away from a business in Brechin; OPP arrested him a short time later
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