Police Beat

Beware scammers pretending to be police officers

Fraud is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that will only stop when scammers stop getting money, police warn

Jul 30, 2019 10:45 AM Read more >

Vehicle rolls into swamp; Wasaga driver faces impaired charges

Driver was uninjured but showed signs of impairment; 40-year-old male charged

Jul 30, 2019 8:00 AM Read more >

OPP investigating shooting incident on Second Street

Male was transported to Toronto hospital; Police say there is no concern for public safety

Jul 26, 2019 3:23 PM Read more >

Too good to be true? It probably is, police warn

South Simcoe police has received a number of complaints regarding online shopping

Jul 25, 2019 4:00 PM Read more >

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after collision with farm tractor

The incident occurred on Highway 10, closing the highway for eight hours while OPP investigated

Jul 25, 2019 10:15 AM Read more >

Police reminder: golf carts aren't allowed on the road

It might seem obvious, but area police are reminding the public that a golf cart isn't equipped for highway driving

Jul 24, 2019 12:47 PM Read more >

Calls from toll-free number fraudulent, SIU warns

You may be told there is something wrong with your social insurance number and you could be facing charges or jail time

Jul 19, 2019 8:22 PM Read more >

Barrie is using life-size cutouts of police officers to slow down drivers

The metal cutout of a police officer is meant to get the attention of drivers and encourage them to slow down

Jul 19, 2019 6:00 PM Read more >

Two charged with impaired driving

Two incidents were unrelated

Jul 18, 2019 1:47 PM Read more >

Sewing needle found in candy bar

Police trying to find out if the needle was put in the bar during or after manufacture

Jul 17, 2019 9:13 AM Read more >