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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
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'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
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Police searching for man 'armed and dangerous' last seen in Wasaga

Police searching for man 'armed and dangerous' last seen in Wasaga

Anyone who sees this man is asked to call 911
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Ice breaking operations in Georgian Bay to start today: OPP

Ice breaking operations in Georgian Bay to start today: OPP

The icebreakers will be off the coast of Owen Sound today
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Orillia man charged with manslaughter following overdose death at Wasaga Beach

Orillia man charged with manslaughter following overdose death at Wasaga Beach

Charge comes almost one year after a 31-year-old man was found without vital signs at a Mary Street residence
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UPDATED: Police release suspect photos from second armed robbery

UPDATED: Police release suspect photos from second armed robbery

OPP investigators are looking at a possible link between the two robberies of Collingwood businesses
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Police urge 'extra caution' after new substance found in area drug seizure

Police urge 'extra caution' after new substance found in area drug seizure

Health Canada has informed Barrie police that a drug seized in December tested positive for Furanyl UF-17
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Warning issued during Grey Bruce OPP's weekend RIDE program

Warning issued during Grey Bruce OPP's weekend RIDE program

Meaford driver issued a warning
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Police release images related to gas station robbery

Police release images related to gas station robbery

Suspect brandished what appeared to be a firearm and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police say
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Barrie police plan to permanently equip front-line officers with body cameras

Barrie police plan to permanently equip front-line officers with body cameras

Barrie police could start wearing cameras by the spring with an eye on having all front-line officers outfitted by the end of 2021; 'It allows us the ability to truly capture what we’re experiencing,' says staff sergeant
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