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Fundraiser started to aid local murder victim's 'devastated family'

Fundraiser started to aid local murder victim's 'devastated family'

Fabian Crawford was found dead in a Ramara home Nov. 11; family friend has started GoFundMe account in support of his daughters
Police seek witnesses to hit-and-run crash in Bradford

Police seek witnesses to hit-and-run crash in Bradford

Motorcyclist was struck by one or two vehicles Oct. 21, police say
Total calls for service approaching pre-COVID-19 level: South Simcoe police

Total calls for service approaching pre-COVID-19 level: South Simcoe police

Chief John Van Dyke says incidents of intimate partner violence are 'high' right now, but down compared to the same month last year
Needed engine, chassis work forces replica police car into retirement

Needed engine, chassis work forces replica police car into retirement

Vehicle requires $25,000 in repairs to make it roadworthy; 'It is a really good community engagement tool, but it’s a lot of money,' South Simcoe chief says
Physiotherapist charged with two more sexual assaults

Physiotherapist charged with two more sexual assaults

York Regional Police add two new counts to Richmond Hill man already accused of sexual assault in October
VIDEO: Driver captures gravel truck rollover on Hwy. 400

VIDEO: Driver captures gravel truck rollover on Hwy. 400

'Looks like his left tire blew and he lost control,' witness says of morning crash south of Mapleview Drive; OPP say charges pending
Hospital wait times an ‘extreme’ cost to South Simcoe police

Hospital wait times an ‘extreme’ cost to South Simcoe police

Deputy chief estimates officers have spent about 727 hours so far in 2023 offloading people at hospitals, but an estimated cost in wages was not available
Truck rollover in Barrie closes Hwy. 400 lanes in both directions (update)

Truck rollover in Barrie closes Hwy. 400 lanes in both directions (update)

Multiple vehicles involved in collision near Mapleview Drive; OPP reporting minor injuries, but heavy delays are expected
Defence lawyer claims 'victory' in labour human-trafficking case

Defence lawyer claims 'victory' in labour human-trafficking case

Kevin Kielty given 18-month conditional sentence, ordered to pay restitution to four workers who were owed money, says Crown's office
Nottawasaga OPP launches Festive RIDE campaign

Nottawasaga OPP launches Festive RIDE campaign

Police urge drivers to 'choose responsibility this holiday season'; initiative runs from Nov. 17 to Jan. 2