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Man arrested in downtown Barrie, charged with attempted murder

Man arrested in downtown Barrie, charged with attempted murder

Police say charges stem from March 28 incident in which victim was hit on the head with blunt object
With 370 motorcyclist deaths in past decade, OPP urge caution on roads

With 370 motorcyclist deaths in past decade, OPP urge caution on roads

'Drivers are urged to keep a watchful eye out for motorcycles and contribute towards a safe driving environment,' say OPP
OPP conducting mandatory alcohol screening in all GTA traffic stops

OPP conducting mandatory alcohol screening in all GTA traffic stops

Move comes as police try to crack down on impaired driving
Body of missing 32-year-old recovered from Lake St. George: OPP

Body of missing 32-year-old recovered from Lake St. George: OPP

On Friday, emergency crews responded to reports of a missing person last seen in the water; few details are being released by police
Teens with water guns, playing 'Senior Assassin' spark police response

Teens with water guns, playing 'Senior Assassin' spark police response

OPP 'would like to raise awareness for players and the public to limit confusion between the game and a real scenario,' noting they were called to two incidents
Midland man, 20, killed in Town of Blue Mountains crash: OPP

Midland man, 20, killed in Town of Blue Mountains crash: OPP

Police say the vehicle was located in a ditch; the driver was the vehicle's lone occupant and was pronounced deceased at the scene
Two novice drivers face stunt charges over Hwy. 400 speeding: OPP

Two novice drivers face stunt charges over Hwy. 400 speeding: OPP

One of the drivers was also charged with having open liquor; both drivers' vehicles have been impounded for 14 days
Suspended driver headed north on Highway 400 nabbed by OPP

Suspended driver headed north on Highway 400 nabbed by OPP

Charges include using unauthorized plates, driving motor with open container of liquor, police say 
Two local drivers face impaired charges following weekend incidents

Two local drivers face impaired charges following weekend incidents

One man was charged after his pickup was driving into a wooded area; just two hours later, in a separate incident, another driver was nabbed
OPP investigating 'sudden death' after man's body found in Angus

OPP investigating 'sudden death' after man's body found in Angus

Deceased identified as a 31-year-old Schomberg man; death not being considered suspicious, say police