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Bracebridge man arrested on highway holding beer, waving gun: OPP

Bracebridge man arrested on highway holding beer, waving gun: OPP

The 66-year-old was released from custody with order to appear in court next month
VIDEO: Shot fired during attempted break-in in north Barrie

VIDEO: Shot fired during attempted break-in in north Barrie

'Honestly, I fear for my family's safety. My kids and I are traumatized. All my kids saw the incident ... Nobody deserves any of this,' says resident
SIU clears Orillia OPP officers after probe of waterfront incident

SIU clears Orillia OPP officers after probe of waterfront incident

Originally, it was thought the woman's wrist was fractured during the arrest, but it appears she was treated for a years' old injury, SIU concluded
Tribunal hearing delayed for high-ranking Barrie police officer

Tribunal hearing delayed for high-ranking Barrie police officer

Insp. Valarie Gates charged with discreditable conduct under Police Services Act; hearing pushed back to Jan. 23 due to 'scheduling issue'
Orillia man, 71, facing multiple charges after traffic stop: OPP

Orillia man, 71, facing multiple charges after traffic stop: OPP

Man did not have a licence, had an open container of liquor and had cannabis 'readily available' in the vehicle, say OPP
Road-rage incident on Highway 400 sparks police chase

Road-rage incident on Highway 400 sparks police chase

Two men now facing long list of charges involving drugs and firearms
Suspect drills into gas tank to steal fuel: police

Suspect drills into gas tank to steal fuel: police

Police report the suspect made off with $1,900 of fuel, remind people to 'ensure all video surveillance has night vision quality'
Orillia man passed out in vehicle facing numerous charges: OPP

Orillia man passed out in vehicle facing numerous charges: OPP

OPP say the driver 'was showing obvious signs of being under the influence' on New Year’s Eve
Inquest to probe OPP shooting of man brandishing toy gun

Inquest to probe OPP shooting of man brandishing toy gun

SIU cleared officers in John-Paul George’s 2020 death in community of New Liskeard
Man charged after fleeing fiery crash in Gravenhurst: OPP

Man charged after fleeing fiery crash in Gravenhurst: OPP

Just 15 minutes into the new year, vehicle left roadway and erupted in flames; neighbours helped one occupant, but driver fled when police were called