Ian MacLennan

News Director at Barrie 360

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Two suspects sought in armed robbery at home in Alliston

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

Image - Central Region OPP/X Two males are being sought in connection with an armed robbery at a home in Alliston. Provincial police say they responded around 4 p.m. on Wednesday to a residence on Anderson Drive. They say prior to their arrival, the suspects fled the home on foot northbound towards Beattie Avenue. According to police, the suspects forcibly entered the home, displayed a firearm and demanded money from the victims.
Numerous defects found, two commercial vehicles removed from road by OPP on Highway 26

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

Two trucks were removed from the road by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) due to numerous safety defects. The vehicles were stopped by police on Wednesday as the rigs were heading into Edenvale Airport off of Highway 26 in Springwater Township. Both commercial motor vehicles were found with cracked rims on their trailers, police said in a Facebook post.
Speed cameras are staying put in Barrie

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

From a pilot project to permanent. Barre's automated speed enforcement camera system(ASE) is staying put. City councillors gave initial approval Wednesday night, without discussion. Council will consider final approval at its June 4 meeting. The cameras were launched in December 2023, and figures released in a recent staff report show the program has generated more than $1.2 million in revenue, operating costs of $711,000, and a surplus of $535,684.
OPP officer injured arresting man throwing rocks at vehicles in Collingwood

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

A man has been charged after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a coffee shop in Collingwood on Tuesday afternoon about someone throwing rocks at passing vehicles. He allegedly damaged the entrance to the First Street business. When officers attempted to speak to him, it's alleged he resisted arrest and assaulted an officer, who sustained an eye injury. The officer was treated at a local hospital and released.
Downtown dabbling with drugs, male charged by Barrie police

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

File photo - Barrie Police Service cruiser Two men were arrested in the area of Dunlop and Mary Streets on Tuesday afternoon when police say an officer noted the pair had allegedly just finished smoking illicit drugs. No additional drugs were located, according to police, but one male was found to have two knives, one of which was prohibited. He was transported to police headquarters for further investigation, while the other male was released unconditionally.
Alleged assault in wooded area in Muskoka, two people seriously injured

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

Two people were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they were assaulted in a wooded area in Gravenhurst. Just before midnight on Tuesday, police say they responded to a report of an assault west of Muskoka Road South. Officers converged on the area of Muskoka Road South/County Road 169 and James Street in Gravenhurst overnight, and Manitoba Street in the area of Wellington Street in Bracebridge.
School bus infraction leads to more charges against Barrie man

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

A 49-year-old Barrie man has been charged with impaired driving after provincial police say a motorist failed to stop for a school bus on Highway 11 north in Gravenhurst. Police say a traffic stop was initiated around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday morning. Along with the charges of impaired and failing to stop for a school bus, the driver was also charged with dangerous operation and having liquor in an open container in an unauthorized place. He is to appear in court in June.
Charges laid in crash at Muskoka golf course

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

Image provided - OPP Central RegionOntario Provincial Police have laid charges in connection with a crash at a golf course in Muskoka Lakes Township that caused significant damage. Around 8:15 a.m. on May 17, police say a vehicle left Golf Avenue Road and crashed through a fence, coming to a stop on a tennis court. The driver fled the scene.
OPP seek witnesses after serious crash in Essa Township

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

OPP logo - file photo (Barrie 360) A two-vehicle crash in Essa Township that resulted in one of the drivers being airlifted to a trauma centre is under investigation by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Two vehicles collided on County Road 10, south of Murphy Road, around 3:45 p.m. on Monday, according to police. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the area during that time to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Altercation with weapon at Orillia beach leaves person with serious injuries: OPP

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a 16-year-old after police responded to a report of an altercation at a beach in Orillia. Officers were alerted around 4:30 p.m. Monday of individuals involved in an altercation where a weapon was used. One person was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, police said. Barrie's News Delivered To Your InboxStay up to date with what Barrie's talking about. Get the latest local news delivered right to your inbox every day.