Police Beat

Special Investigations Unit says driver fled from police Sunday night and struck cement pole on Yonge Street, north of Big Bay Point Road

The 19-year-old accused of possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling, says OPP

OPP Const. Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala shot and killed last week near Hagersville; Funeral to begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Sadlon Arena

The 'entire family are heartbroken and devastated,' said Michael Nesich, whose brother, Chris, along with Chris's wife, Adrienne, and nine-year-old son, Matteo, were killed

There will be a full police funeral in Barrie Jan. 4 for the slain OPP officer, who was gunned down in the line of duty earlier this week

'Greg was always smiling, very disciplined and focused on what he wanted to do for work,' says owner of local academy where officer trained

Emergency alert has been issued advising all area residents to remain where they are as the suspect is believed to be armed

While the cause of death has yet to be confirmed, police believe there is no imminent threat to public safety

Incident happened shortly before 7 p.m., near Ross and Mary streets; Police believe manhole cover may have come loose after being hit by snowplow

An employee had placed a camera in a woman's washroom, a source said