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Man surrenders after 16-hour standoff with police in Barrie

Man surrenders after 16-hour standoff with police in Barrie

Police say 43-year-old Barrie man was taken into custody 'without issue' around 4 a.m. and taken to receive medical attention; charges pending
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'Verbal diarrhea': OPP officer describes taking accused murderer to detachment

'Verbal diarrhea': OPP officer describes taking accused murderer to detachment

'He just kept talking and talking. I couldn’t stop him,' officer testifies of transporting Rick Patrick to Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment in December 2021
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SIU clears Barrie cop after man Tasered, injured following indecent act

SIU clears Barrie cop after man Tasered, injured following indecent act

Special Investigations Unit says man had 'exhibited his genitals' to staff at downtown shelter after he refused to leave; he suffered broken jaw and teeth during arrest
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Suspect sought after apparent trespass at Alliston's Banting Memorial

Suspect sought after apparent trespass at Alliston's Banting Memorial

Police say the suspect was confronted by staff and provided no identification; he's allegedly been spotted on two different occasions
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'They’re our balance': Search for missing Indigenous women aided by campaign

'They’re our balance': Search for missing Indigenous women aided by campaign

'They’re our mothers, they’re our grandmothers, they are community keepers, so they have a very strong value in our community,' says Barrie Native Friendship Centre official
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Beware of porch pirates this holiday season, OPP warns

Beware of porch pirates this holiday season, OPP warns

Police provide tips to keep packages out of thieves' hands
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OPP offers tips to protect against break-and-enters

OPP offers tips to protect against break-and-enters

More than 150,000 break-and-enters reported to police every year
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Suspects sought in Alliston alcohol theft

Suspects sought in Alliston alcohol theft

Police say suspects stole three bottles of alcohol from LCBO
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Alliston men charged after meth, cocaine found during traffic stop

Alliston men charged after meth, cocaine found during traffic stop

Drugs found after vehicle pulled over for obstructed plate: OPP
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Shoplifter who had keys to stolen vehicle arrested in Alliston: OPP

Shoplifter who had keys to stolen vehicle arrested in Alliston: OPP

Officers nabbed the accused leaving the store with stolen merchandise, aforementioned keys
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