Police Beat

South Simcoe police lay 113 charges in 'intensive' Easter weekend patrols

In addition to traffic-related occurrences, the department responded to 181 calls for service

Apr 2, 2024 10:22 AM Read more >

Traffic stop yields cocaine and weapon, driver charged

Sunday night stop on North Street in Barrie sees man charged with multiple offences

Apr 1, 2024 10:19 AM Read more >

Nottawasaga OPP charge Essa Twp. man with weapons offences

Investigation of uttering threats in the area of Angus leads to charges

Mar 31, 2024 8:59 AM Read more >

Teen allegedly caught speeding at almost triple the legal limit

South Simcoe police say driver had a G2 licence; they were charged and the vehicle was impounded

Mar 30, 2024 4:26 PM Read more >

'Noisy' truck rally sees charges laid by Barrie police

An estimated 350 people attended rally at Georgian Mall parking lot

Mar 30, 2024 4:10 PM Read more >

Area martial arts coach charged with sexual assault

Minor reported being sexually assaulted at a martial arts club, York Regional Police say

Mar 28, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

Police release images of Penetanguishene armed robbery suspect

Police say suspect brandished weapon at convenience store before fleeing with cash March 21

Mar 28, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Suspect in 2022 double murder in Vaughan nightclub arrested in U.S.

Mississauga man, 29, faces two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted murder

Mar 28, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Buckle up this Easter long weekend, warns OPP

In 2023, 67 fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads were attributed to seatbelts not being worn

Mar 28, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

'Stay vigilant': Another scam surfacing in South Simcoe, police say

This time, it’s a home improvement-based fraud where individuals pose as legitimate contractors who offer services at a discounted rate

Mar 28, 2024 10:27 AM Read more >