Police Beat

OPP have already investigated four snowmobile deaths this season and 158 over the last 10 years, 40% of which were the result of people going through the ice

'There was fire in the basement and it extended throughout the house,' says official, noting all occupants had been accounted for

Barrie police chief, lead investigator and family member expected to speak at news conference Thursday

Woman, 25, was last seen Jan. 27 in Rama and the Orillia area

Fire crews responded to blaze at temporary shelter this morning; 'Nobody was there when we got there,' says official

Man serving sentence for drug, weapon offences

Passing motorist attempted to assist occupant of vehicle but was unable to help due to position of the car, police said

Police say a replica firearm and disguises were discovered; the three teens are facing multiple charges, police say

SIU later determined 32-year-old man's cause of death was an airway obstruction after trying to swallow two drug-filled bags at Barrie police headquarters

York Regional Police found two deceased in a home in Richmond Hill on Feb. 5