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Stunt, impaired driving charges laid in separate incidents: OPP

Stunt, impaired driving charges laid in separate incidents: OPP

Police say driver was going more than 60 km/h over limit; another driver crashed onto front lawn of Midland restaurant, police say
$2.2M in stolen vehicles recovered by police, 6 people charged

$2.2M in stolen vehicles recovered by police, 6 people charged

Among the charges are possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and trafficking in property obtained by crime over $5,000
Shotgun lost near Barrie has been found: OPP

Shotgun lost near Barrie has been found: OPP

Gun fell off truck between Barrie and 6th Line in Essa earlier this month
Pedestrian dies in hospital after being struck by vehicle: police

Pedestrian dies in hospital after being struck by vehicle: police

'We’ve had foggy conditions the last few days. I’m not saying that is a major factor, but it can certainly play into it if people are wearing dark clothing,' said police official
'Disbelief': Barrie Paintball owner vows to rebuild after fire

'Disbelief': Barrie Paintball owner vows to rebuild after fire

'I don’t even know what I’ve got left for equipment. All my masks, for example, are all plastic so I’m assuming they’re probably melted,' says heartbroken owner
Amid a crisis, police negotiators willingly step into the line of fire

Amid a crisis, police negotiators willingly step into the line of fire

'I don’t allow the stress to get to me. I know I have a job to do and that’s to lower someone else’s stress,' said police negotiator who help to end lengthy local standoff
Blue light: Pierzchala among slain officers honoured in Hagersville

Blue light: Pierzchala among slain officers honoured in Hagersville

'This is a small town and we all care about each other,' says organizer behind Blue Light Campaign; OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala, who grew up in Barrie, killed Dec. 27, 2022
Driver sustains life-altering injuries in crash: OPP

Driver sustains life-altering injuries in crash: OPP

Bracebridge man, 36, airlifted to Toronto following single-vehicle collision at 2 a.m.
OPP say impaired driving, crashes up across province in 2023

OPP say impaired driving, crashes up across province in 2023

Ontario Provincial Police official says 397 people died in crashes this year, 49 of them in collisions involving alcohol or drug impairment
Pre-Christmas RIDE checks nab pair of impaired drivers: OPP

Pre-Christmas RIDE checks nab pair of impaired drivers: OPP

One man charged after vehicle rollover, another after trying to avoid RIDE check