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Police inspector makes brief appearance before tribunal

Police inspector makes brief appearance before tribunal

Barrie officer Valarie Gates charged with discreditable conduct under Police Services Act; conference call between involved parties scheduled for Feb. 29
'Rest gently': Family of William Schernhammer says he has died

'Rest gently': Family of William Schernhammer says he has died

Nottawasaga OPP staying tight-lipped, won't confirm whether comments made online by missing Alliston man's mother, friend are connected to human remains found Jan. 21 in Adjala-Tosorontio
Innisfil man charged after car hits transport truck on Hwy. 400

Innisfil man charged after car hits transport truck on Hwy. 400

Collision happened Tuesday, shortly before 3 a.m., in northbound lanes near Essa Road in Barrie; car sustained considerable damage
'Amazing little girl': Community mourns Avalon at candlelight vigil

'Amazing little girl': Community mourns Avalon at candlelight vigil

'She was a true gift from God,' said Avalon Jamieson's mother as the community mourned the tragic loss of the six-year-old following a downtown car crash on Saturday
'Takes time': Police awaiting test results in Barrie bomb probe

'Takes time': Police awaiting test results in Barrie bomb probe

Lab work ongoing after city police responded to explosion in Anne Street parking lot in late September
'Several' recent vehicle thefts prompt South Simcoe police warning

'Several' recent vehicle thefts prompt South Simcoe police warning

Department says you can lower the risk of theft by keeping car doors locked, purchasing video surveillance
Human remains discovered in Adjala-Tosorontio Township, OPP says

Human remains discovered in Adjala-Tosorontio Township, OPP says

A post-mortem will be conducted to confirm the identity and cause of death; body found in the area of 25th Sideroad on Jan. 21
Family of missing Barrie woman hires private investigator

Family of missing Barrie woman hires private investigator

'The police are doing what they can ... but a PI (can) focus on one case,' says sister of Autumn Shaganash, who has been missing since June 2023
'Never send money': Bradford woman defrauded in employment scam

'Never send money': Bradford woman defrauded in employment scam

Police are offering up tips to help reduce your risk of becoming a victim
Barrie police respond to church break-in to extricate suspect

Barrie police respond to church break-in to extricate suspect

Barrie police official says suspect gained access to Trinity Anglican Church through broken window