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'Very disgusting' spitting incident has Barrie police searching for suspect in road-rage assault

'Very disgusting' spitting incident has Barrie police searching for suspect in road-rage assault

'This would be assault at any time, but particularly concerning considering the times we are in with COVID so prevalent,' says police official
Traffic stops leads to impaired driving charge in Wasaga Beach

Traffic stops leads to impaired driving charge in Wasaga Beach

21-year-old from New Lowell also charged with stunt driving
Two linked to May 2020 murder of Meaford man now face additional charges

Two linked to May 2020 murder of Meaford man now face additional charges

The two facing additionally charges were initially charged in July 2020 with accessory after the fact to murder
Wasaga Beach attempted murder suspect arrested in Saskatoon

Wasaga Beach attempted murder suspect arrested in Saskatoon

Arrest warrant was issued for Brayden Bullock on March 13 following a stabbing incident that left the victim in serious condition
Pedestrian struck at Fourth and Pine Streets

Pedestrian struck at Fourth and Pine Streets

The intersection is closed and police are on scene
Police say Dunsmore Lane bust in Barrie linked to outlaw bikers, grenade launchers and drugs

Police say Dunsmore Lane bust in Barrie linked to outlaw bikers, grenade launchers and drugs

During multiple raids in southern Ontario, police say they seized 31 firearms, 81 grenades, two grenade launchers, almost 11 kilograms of cocaine, 215 pounds of cannabis, and nearly $128,000 in cash
Wasaga Beach man wanted for attempted murder in stabbing investigation

Wasaga Beach man wanted for attempted murder in stabbing investigation

Victim was located Saturday evening suffering from a stab wound
Fewer collisions, more fatalities on Ontario roads this year: OPP

Fewer collisions, more fatalities on Ontario roads this year: OPP

OPP report that lack of seat belt use contributed to 55 driver/passenger deaths
Three charged after series of break and enters

Three charged after series of break and enters

Police say two businesses were broken into and suspects made off with cell phones, tablets, and lottery tickets
'Spike' in snowmobilers leads to increased patrols and charges for Collingwood/TBM

'Spike' in snowmobilers leads to increased patrols and charges for Collingwood/TBM

'Our biggest problem is when there’s a heavy snowfall and we have riders just heading out on trails that aren’t even open,' said acting Inspector Chris Maecker, who is currently detachment commander for Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP