Crime: 1)Barrie police find dead 10-year-old child after doing well-being check at a residence; 2) Police presence continues at Bayview Dr. residence where 10-year-old child found dead; 3)14-year-old from Springwater charged after stealing and lodging father’s vehicle; 4)OPP investigate theft of building materials from construction site in Port McNicoll; 5) Barrie traffic stop leads to weapons, currency seizure and two arrests

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By Ian MacLennan, January 1, 2026

Barrie police went to a residence at a townhouse complex at 177 Bayview Drive near Little Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday in response to a well-being check, where in the unit they say officers located a 10-year-old child who was dead. The child’s mother, age 47, was also found inside the residence and was taken to a local hospital, where she remains.

The Barrie Police Major Crime Unit has taken over the criminal investigation, police said in a news release on Thursday. The release stated that there is no threat to public safety.

“Due to the nature of the incident and to respect the privacy of the family involved, updates will only be provided as the investigation permits,” police said.

2) Police presence continues at Bayview Dr. residence where 10-year-old child found dead

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By Julius Hern, January 2, 2026

Barrie police went to a residence at a townhouse complex at 177 Bayview Drive near Little Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday in response to a well-being check, where in the unit they say officers located a 10-year-old child who was dead.

Barrie Police says it will continue to have a significant presence in the area of Bayview Drive and Little Avenue Friday and Saturday while the investigation into the death of a 10-year-old old child on New Year’s Eve continues.

Officers went to a residence at a townhouse complex on Bayview Drive around 3 p.m. on Wednesday in response to a well-being check. In the unit, officers located a 10-year-old child who was dead.

The child’s 47-year-old mother, was also found inside the residence and was taken to a local hospital, where she remains.

Police say there is no threat to public safety.

Among the units remaining on-scene are the Barrie Police Major Crime Unit, which has taken over the criminal investigation, along with the Forensic Identification Unit.

“Due to the nature of the incident and to respect the privacy of the family involved, updates will only be provided as the investigation permits,” Barrie Police concluded in a news release.

3)14-year-old from Springwater charged after stealing and lodging father’s vehicle

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By Julius Hern, January 2, 2026

A youth was arrested and charged after taking his father’s car in what’s believed to be one of the first impaired-related driving offences of 2026, according to Huronia West OPP
Just before 2 a.m. on Friday, officers responded to a call from a male who reported being stuck in the snow on Anne Street, south of Carson Road. Upon investigation, officers determined the driver was a 14-years-old that had taken his father’s vehicle without consent.

They became suspicious that alcohol played a factor, but the youth refused police’s demand for a breath sample. Eventually, the youth, from Springwater was arrested and charged with refusal to comply with a demand.

Their appearance in front of a youth court in Collingwood is set for February 5.
In another unrelated incident, a Barrie driver was found to have driven his vehicle into a ditch on Thursday, leading to an arrest.

Just after 3 a.m., OPP responded to the report of a stuck vehicle on County Road 10, north of Concession 12 Sunnidale Road. Upon locating the vehicle, they investigated for potential impaired driving, and eventually arrested the driver.

The 26-year-old from Barrie was given two charges related to impaired driving.
He is set to appear in court in Collingwood on February 3.

“Although the Festive RIDE campaign has concluded, officers will continue to conduct RIDE checks throughout the year,” Huronia West OPP said in a news release. “Impaired driving is a serious threat to public safety and is never worth the risk.”

4)OPP investigate theft of building materials from construction site in Port McNicoll

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By Ian MacLennan, January 1, 2026

Images were proved by Southern Georgian Bay OPP – Dec. 31, 2025: and can be viewed at: https://barrie360.com/theft-building-materials-construction-port-mcnicoll/

The theft of building materials from a construction site in the Dock Lane area of Port McNicoll is being investigated by provincial police.

On December 30, around 9:30 p.m., police say officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at the site. Investigators believe the suspects fled moments before police arrived, using an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the individuals and the white ATV. Investigators believe the ATV may have travelled toward the Robert Street and Manly Street area in Midland.

If you have any information, contact the Southern Georgian Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will be able to remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not be required to testify in court, and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

The OPP would like to remind builders and property owners to take steps to prevent theft at construction sites, including:

5) Barrie traffic stop leads to weapons, currency seizure and two arrests

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By Julius Hern, January 2, 2026

A man and woman were both arrested and face numerous charges after a traffic stop led to the seizure of multiple weapons and wads of Canadian cash.

On Friday at 12:30 a.m., officers patrolling the area of Bayfield Street and Grove Street made a traffic stop when they witnessed a white pickup truck make a sudden u-turn, where the road is notably on a grade.

Police suspected impaired driving, but eventually found the occupants of the vehicle were in possession of a loaded 40-calibre handgun, various knives, and a large quantity of Canadian currency. Also found were another large rifle and ammunition.

A 26-year-old male and 45-year-old female both from Toronto were arrested and face seven charges all relating to the possession and storage of the firearm, including while prohibited.

Handguns, in particular, are deemed to be prohibited firearms in Canada.

It was later discovered that the woman was on release on outstanding charges, and the man was her Surety for her current Release Order. As a result, she was given the additional charges of failing to comply with probation and failing to comply with a release order.

Both were held pending a bail hearing.