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Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer returns next week

Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer returns next week

Sgt. Bruce Gardiner scheduled to be back in court April 4 for discovery hearing
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South Simcoe police bust Richmond Hill pair for alleged vehicle theft

South Simcoe police bust Richmond Hill pair for alleged vehicle theft

Two people arrested after an alert registered on a patrol car’s automated licence plate reader
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Woman, 67, succumbs to injuries after Orillia apartment fire

Woman, 67, succumbs to injuries after Orillia apartment fire

'It's a tragic circumstance any time someone loses their life in this type of manner,' said Orillia OPP official of 67-year-old woman's death; cause under investigation
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Barrie pickup truck driver charged after 'bizarre' incident

Barrie pickup truck driver charged after 'bizarre' incident

Man charged with impaired driving-related offences, and his licence was suspended
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Taxi driver attacked with tire iron in downtown Barrie: police

Taxi driver attacked with tire iron in downtown Barrie: police

Assault happened around 1 a.m. on Feb. 24; suspect later tried to steal vehicle nearby, but was chased away
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Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying minor for sexual services

Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying minor for sexual services

The man connected with the teen through online apps before planning a meeting in Collingwood
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FIGHTING FRAUD: Watch for new technology used by scammers

FIGHTING FRAUD: Watch for new technology used by scammers

Knowledge Canadians need to help battle cybercrime, courtesy of the OPP
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Recent sex assault case prompts warning from Barrie police

Recent sex assault case prompts warning from Barrie police

While people may use messaging apps and platforms to expand social network, police warn they can also be 'very dangerous'
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‘Late for work’: Police don’t buy driver’s speeding excuse

‘Late for work’: Police don’t buy driver’s speeding excuse

South Simcoe police charge Barrie man with stunt driving in Bradford Tuesday night
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Charges stayed against second woman in Hajtamiri abduction

Charges stayed against second woman in Hajtamiri abduction

OPP allege Elnaz Hajtamiri was abducted and killed by her ex-boyfriend; she was last seen in Wasaga Beach in January 2022
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