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Not so automatic: Manual transmission foils would-be car thief

Not so automatic: Manual transmission foils would-be car thief

Barrie police looking for man who allegedly entered unlocked home near Yonge Street and Little Avenue in attempt to steal vehicle on the weekend
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'Irreplaceable void': Tributes pour in for controversial South Simcoe officer

'Irreplaceable void': Tributes pour in for controversial South Simcoe officer

Constable who had been facing discreditable conduct charges remembered by friends and family for his 'ambition, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to doing his best'
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Project Atlas stops $70M in crypto fraud, freezes millions in stolen funds

Project Atlas stops $70M in crypto fraud, freezes millions in stolen funds

OPP disrupts global cryptocurrency scams, identifies thousands of victims worldwide
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Sleeping driver found in vehicle stuck in snowbank on front lawn

Sleeping driver found in vehicle stuck in snowbank on front lawn

Collingwood OPP charged the 21-year-old driver with several offences, including impaired driving
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Police working to stop criminal behaviour in Ontario's towing industry

Police working to stop criminal behaviour in Ontario's towing industry

'Gun violence tied to the tow truck industry continues to be a serious issue,' officer says
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Alleged NHL All-Star Game ticket fraudster's case inching toward trial

Alleged NHL All-Star Game ticket fraudster's case inching toward trial

Todd Guthrie accused of selling non-existent NHL All-Star Game, concert tickets
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Homeowner hopes 'lesson is learned' after impaired driver rams house

Homeowner hopes 'lesson is learned' after impaired driver rams house

A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired driving after he collided with a house in Barrie, causing significant damage
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Man pointed gun at driver during road rage incident in Oro-Medonte: OPP

Man pointed gun at driver during road rage incident in Oro-Medonte: OPP

Clearview man charged after being pulled over Thursday in Orillia
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Maloney makes bail in human-trafficking case, release expected today

Maloney makes bail in human-trafficking case, release expected today

Essa Township man subject to strict conditions after earlier alleged breaches
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Man who beat murder rap now facing weapons charges

Man who beat murder rap now facing weapons charges

Rick Patrick faces charges that include careless use/storage of a firearm, possession of an unauthorized firearm; he's back in court Feb. 28
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