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York Police assault investigation tied to Wasaga abduction case

York Police assault investigation tied to Wasaga abduction case

York Region Police released photos and descriptions of two suspects
Victoria Harbour person in crisis call resolved peacefully

Victoria Harbour person in crisis call resolved peacefully

The person involved was taken to hospital by police
SGB OPP forced to deploy spike belt to stop speeding vehicle on Hwy. 400

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

Police say the alleged infractions, which include two counts of 'flight from peace officer,' started in Midland and then Penetanguishene
Area woman pleads guilty in human-trafficking labour case

Area woman pleads guilty in human-trafficking labour case

South Simcoe police and Canada Border Services Agency launched joint investigation into forced labour involving company that provides cleaning services
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
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

No one injured in the early morning blaze on Champlain Road, home a 'total loss'
OPP release impaired driving incidents over the weekend

OPP release impaired driving incidents over the weekend

Southern Georgian Bay OPP were called to one collision, spotted one impaired driver and conducted 12 RIDE check stops, checking 272 snowmobilers over the weekend
Local OPP issue four-month traffic update

Local OPP issue four-month traffic update

Officers attended 230 complaint areas and issued 1290 tickets and warned 669 drivers for their driving infractions between October 2021 and February 2022
Local OPP lay one dangerous driving, two impaired charges over past week

Local OPP lay one dangerous driving, two impaired charges over past week

Alleged incidents took place on January 26, 28; also included a weapons seizure