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Police searching for witnesses after drive-by shooting on Highway 400

Police searching for witnesses after drive-by shooting on Highway 400

A driver heard popping sounds and discovered two bullet holes in his vehicle; OPP say incident happened on Highway 400 Sunday night
Christian Island man faces charges after attempted donation box theft

Christian Island man faces charges after attempted donation box theft

Midland restaurant incident allegedly included altercation with staff involving an edged weapon
Two Tay men facing impaired charges

Two Tay men facing impaired charges

Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle crash where the vehicle had left the scene
Man faces bevy of charges after driving stolen vehicle into ditch

Man faces bevy of charges after driving stolen vehicle into ditch

During the investigation, officers located a quantity of methamphetamine and edged weapons
Charges laid after vehicle reported in a ditch on Highway 400

Charges laid after vehicle reported in a ditch on Highway 400

The vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days
OPP lay 46 charges while on snowmobile patrol

OPP lay 46 charges while on snowmobile patrol

Incidents occurred Friday and Saturday on local trails
Police issue warrant for teen wanted in double shooting in Barrie

Police issue warrant for teen wanted in double shooting in Barrie

Zia Mohammed Chaudry, 18, wanted for attempted murder, discharging firearm with intent and two counts of aggravated assault
Now in her 80s, murder victim's mom pleads for answers in unsolved case (8 photos)

Now in her 80s, murder victim's mom pleads for answers in unsolved case (8 photos)

'I’ve gone through at least 16 detectives in 17 years and I am just getting tired. I am 82 years old and I would like this solved before I die,' says mother of April Dobson, shot to death in 2005
OPP, Canadian Coast Guard warn of spring ice conditions (6 photos)

OPP, Canadian Coast Guard warn of spring ice conditions (6 photos)

No ice is safe ice, outdoor recreational minded community members reminded
OPP warn of impersonation scams, fraud targeting the vulnerable

OPP warn of impersonation scams, fraud targeting the vulnerable

According to the CAFC, reported losses in 2021 have totalled $379 million, a dramatic increase from $164 million in losses in 2020