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Christian Island man facing weapons charges

Christian Island man facing weapons charges

Man, 36, charged with two counts of carrying concealed weapon
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OPP provides tips to protect against fraud

OPP provides tips to protect against fraud

Pandemic 'has created an environment that is ripe for fraud,' police say
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Recent tip prompts police to revisit 25-year-old hit-and-run death

Recent tip prompts police to revisit 25-year-old hit-and-run death

'Now is the time to come forward and help the Sams family bring resolution to what has been 25 years of painstaking agony,' says Barrie police traffic unit sergeant
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Tips from public lead to impaired charges for two local drivers

Tips from public lead to impaired charges for two local drivers

A 39-year-old male from Midland and a 48-year-old female from Tay Township have been charged with impaired driving, say OPP
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Beware of fraudsters pretending to be service providers: OPP

Beware of fraudsters pretending to be service providers: OPP

The fraudsters will ask for personal information, like SIN and driver's licence numbers, warns Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
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OPP used 'framework for Indigenous critical incidents' 374 times in 2020

OPP used 'framework for Indigenous critical incidents' 374 times in 2020

The framework relies heavily on dialogue, communication, and relationships with the goal to preserve the peace, prevent offences and enforce the law neutrally
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Multiple weapons seized after unwanted person call in Midland

Multiple weapons seized after unwanted person call in Midland

The 39-year-old faces numerous charges as a result of Saturday incident
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Man killed after wild pursuit involving spike belt, stolen vehicles and a deadly crash

Man killed after wild pursuit involving spike belt, stolen vehicles and a deadly crash

The incident began with a break and enter in Huntsville and culminated in a death early this morning in Orillia; SIU has invoked its mandate due to police involvement
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Police say dispute over noisy car horn led to Easter Sunday stabbing

Police say dispute over noisy car horn led to Easter Sunday stabbing

'I gather there was some unnecessary honking for an extended period of time and the victim went down to inquire about it. There was an altercation and he was stabbed,' says Barrie police official
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Arrest made, Canada-wide warrant issued in violent parking garage attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri

Arrest made, Canada-wide warrant issued in violent parking garage attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri

The Richmond Hill woman has been missing since January after being abducted in Wasaga Beach
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