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Armed kidnapping sparks heavy police presence in Barrie

Armed kidnapping sparks heavy police presence in Barrie

Incident began in Vaughan when suspects kidnapped a woman and then later held her at a residence in Barrie; Pair of suspects face multiple charges
OPP warns business of stolen cards fraud

OPP warns business of stolen cards fraud

In this scam, fraudsters use stolen cards and counterfeit driver's licences to make purchases by phone, email or website, resulting in refunds to real cardholder
Member of public reports impaired driver, woman charged

Member of public reports impaired driver, woman charged

Tiny Township woman, 41, pulled over by OPP in Penetanguishene
Tay man faces charges after major crash in Tiny

Tay man faces charges after major crash in Tiny

Police say both drivers were treated at an area hospital by medical staff for minor injuries they received in the crash
OPP shares tips and tricks to ensure Halloween is safe for all

OPP shares tips and tricks to ensure Halloween is safe for all

Remember that safety is everyone's responsibility, stresses the OPP
Five arrested in string of thefts from vehicles in area

Five arrested in string of thefts from vehicles in area

Tiny, Barrie residents accused of theft, fraud; police appeal for victims to come forward
Boaters not getting message when it comes to life-jackets: OPP

Boaters not getting message when it comes to life-jackets: OPP

Southern Georgian Bay OPP urge vessel operators to take safety precautions as weather gets colder
Man found dead in Kempenfelt Bay (update)

Man found dead in Kempenfelt Bay (update)

Body of unidentified man found this morning by fishermen near Tiffin boat launch; Barrie police release photos of personal effects in effort to identify the man
VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

A resident of Etobicoke at the time of her disappearance, Karen Thompson lived somewhat of a transient lifestyle, OPP said
Impaired driving charges laid in Midland, Tay

Impaired driving charges laid in Midland, Tay

Police charge Hamilton, Penetanguishene residents after receiving reports of impaired driving