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VIDEO: Footage released of 'person of interest' in Orillia animal arson

VIDEO: Footage released of 'person of interest' in Orillia animal arson

Male sought in relation to investigation involving death of animal on Colborne Street earlier this week
Muskoka traffic stop leads to weapon, drug charges for Barrie resident

Muskoka traffic stop leads to weapon, drug charges for Barrie resident

Police stopped vehicle shortly after midnight Sept. 14 on Muskoka Road 169, near Acton Island Road
Truck's trailer removed from the road due to 'cracked frame'

Truck's trailer removed from the road due to 'cracked frame'

Pair of heavy trucks found to have 'major defects' during commercial vehicle safety blitz by Barrie police traffic unit
Gun safe containing three firearms stolen from Tiny home: OPP

Gun safe containing three firearms stolen from Tiny home: OPP

Police say weapons include Browning .22-calibre handgun, CZ9 9mm handgun and Smith and Wesson 939 revolver
Double-murder probe brings York police to Barrie neighbourhood

Double-murder probe brings York police to Barrie neighbourhood

Police say officers executed search warrant around Barrett Crescent and Browning Trail; two Barrie men charged with first-degree murder after shooting at Georgina park
Murder victim had outstanding debts from selling cocaine, court hears

Murder victim had outstanding debts from selling cocaine, court hears

In 1995 interview with police, woman says she supplied Katherine Janeiro with eight grams of cocaine and was still owed more than $500
Nottawasaga OPP issues warning about spam scam, fake attacks

Nottawasaga OPP issues warning about spam scam, fake attacks

'This is a spam post designed to trick people into sharing,' police say
Residents question why swimming buoys absent from Penetang park

Residents question why swimming buoys absent from Penetang park

Questions arise after 12-year-old boy drowned Sunday at Huronia Park; 'the safety and well-being of our residents is our top priority,' says mayor
Report of man carrying gun prompts OPP to shut down Orillia streets

Report of man carrying gun prompts OPP to shut down Orillia streets

Suspect arrested Thursday morning after Orillia OPP were called to area of Barrie Road and Dufferin Street
Jeep stolen last night from Bayfield St. parking lot

Jeep stolen last night from Bayfield St. parking lot

Barrie police say green 2022 Jeep JJD, with Ontario licence plate PB1O37, was taken sometime between 10:15 p.m. and midnight