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Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Shelburne-area man, 29, charged with aggravated assault and assault by choking; Barrie police believe there could be more victims
Boat, trailer worth $20K reported stolen in Grey Highlands

Boat, trailer worth $20K reported stolen in Grey Highlands

Anyone with information is urged to contact OPP
Police looking for suspect in Collingwood gas-and-dash

Police looking for suspect in Collingwood gas-and-dash

Police are looking for a suspect they say drove away from a Collingwood gas station without paying
Police cleared by SIU in Collingwood woman's death

Police cleared by SIU in Collingwood woman's death

Special Investigations Unit finds no reason to charge police after local woman's self-inflicted death on Dec. 22, 2023
14 arrested in grandparent scam investigation 'Project Sharp'

14 arrested in grandparent scam investigation 'Project Sharp'

Many of the suspects face charges related to participating in a criminal organization, fraud, extortion and personating a peace officer
Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend of abducted Elnaz Hajtamiri

Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend of abducted Elnaz Hajtamiri

Hajtamiri was abducted from a Wasaga Beach home on Jan. 12, 2022, and she hasn't been seen or heard from since, her ex-boyfriend has been charged with first-degree murder
Federal offender known to frequent our area arrested in Kingston (update)

Federal offender known to frequent our area arrested in Kingston (update)

The 29-year-old was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of a breach of his statutory release, officials said
Beware home repair scams as warm weather returns: OPP

Beware home repair scams as warm weather returns: OPP

Police provide tips to help people avoid falling victim to fraud, warning fraudsters are 'persistent, persuasive, and sometimes aggressive'
Barrie man charged in masked robbery at Collingwood restaurant

Barrie man charged in masked robbery at Collingwood restaurant

OPP responded to Hurontario Street business shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday; robber had taken cash from register and fled on foot
Signs of hope: Police unveil next moves to find missing Barrie woman

Signs of hope: Police unveil next moves to find missing Barrie woman

Police say Autumn Shaganash, who disappeared last June, was heading to Barrie Air Show at city's waterfront with a male friend when she vanished