Police Beat

'Abundance of caution': Police step up patrols around synagogues, mosque

Barrie, South Simcoe police departments stepping up presence around places of worship following Hamas call to action

Oct 13, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Local 21-year-old man arrested in child-porn investigation

In March 2023, city police say accused 'used the internet and social media platforms to upload images and videos of child pornography'

Oct 11, 2023 10:55 AM Read more >

Bradford man charged with break-and-enter, assault – twice in a day

The 36-year-old was charged and released at 7:15 a.m., only to be charged in second incident after police were called at 8:23 a.m.

Oct 10, 2023 4:16 PM Read more >

Man arrested at Barrie home faces drug-trafficking charges

Scarborough man, 23, charged with allegedly selling cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and oxycodone

Oct 10, 2023 2:31 PM Read more >

2 taken to hospital after vehicle hits hydro pole, fire hydrant

Incident happened on Holland Street last night, say police

Oct 10, 2023 1:36 PM Read more >

Barrie man, 21, arrested in child-porn investigation

In December 2021, city police say they received an online tip about 'uploading of child pornography via Instagram'

Oct 10, 2023 12:53 PM Read more >

Police investigating after stabbing victim walks into Barrie pub

Barrie police say 40-year-old victim, of no fixed address, had suffered laceration to the head and shoulder blade area

Oct 10, 2023 10:09 AM Read more >

Police look for high-risk offender last seen in Vaughan (located)

The man has been taken into custody after breaching a court order

Oct 8, 2023 7:09 PM Read more >

Call for impaired driver waving knife leads to arrest

Accused first reported to be in fast-food restaurant in Alliston at around 2 a.m. Saturday, later arrested on 10th Sideroad

Oct 8, 2023 9:09 AM Read more >

Drugs, stolen tires seized by police, two charged

Accused scheduled to appear in court in November

Oct 6, 2023 9:57 PM Read more >