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Police 'trying to find answers' after truck plows through fence, lands 20 feet below

Police 'trying to find answers' after truck plows through fence, lands 20 feet below

'It was a difficult recovery, however I think our guys did an excellent job considering the circumstances,' Classic Towing official says of Georgian Drive crash
OPP probing multiple early morning break-and-enters in Angus

OPP probing multiple early morning break-and-enters in Angus

Police say suspects hit Ultramar gas station and Uplift Cannabis store, as well as Yes Nails and NAPA AUTOPRO, all on Mill Street
No injuries reported after morning crash on Hwy. 400 in Barrie

No injuries reported after morning crash on Hwy. 400 in Barrie

Two southbound lanes near Dunlop Street were closed for just under 30 minutes; OPP says black sedan 'spun out' and hit the median
OPP investigating overnight break-in at area church

OPP investigating overnight break-in at area church

The suspects allegedly smashed a window to gain access and stole $1,500 worth of grocery gift cards
Tractor trailer crash shuts down Highway 11 in both directions

Tractor trailer crash shuts down Highway 11 in both directions

'There is significant damage to the guard rail and crews are working tirelessly to open the highway back up,' says OPP official
Body discovered near RVH in Barrie deemed not suspicious

Body discovered near RVH in Barrie deemed not suspicious

Grisly find happened around 10 a.m. near entrance to hospital grounds on Georgian Drive
Suspect snags nearly $50 in tips from Subway sandwich shop, police say

Suspect snags nearly $50 in tips from Subway sandwich shop, police say

Man was allegedly caught on video, pacing back and forth at the front counter, before grabbing a plastic box full of tip money and exiting the Alliston building
G2-level driver caught going nearly 50 km/h above posted speed limit: OPP

G2-level driver caught going nearly 50 km/h above posted speed limit: OPP

Police describe the incident as 'dangerous' in a Dec. 30 post on social media
Family of Barrie man killed in crash 'facing unimaginable grief'

Family of Barrie man killed in crash 'facing unimaginable grief'

Jason Kaufman, 46, was born in Michigan, but also lived in Turkey as a young man; he leaves behind wife and two young daughters
Two people arrested after rash of vehicle break-ins over Christmas

Two people arrested after rash of vehicle break-ins over Christmas

Total of 37 criminal charges were laid against a 33-year-old man from Orillia and a 30-year old man from Collingwood