Crime: 1)(Video) Barrie man faces multiple charges after police recover stolen SUV in York Region; 2)Barrie resident among two arrested after lengthy OPP drug trafficking probe in Simcoe County; 3)Police shoot, kill aggressive dog linked to child attack in Barrie; 4)OPP in Orillia seek witnesses, dashcam footage in Scout Valley homicide; 5)(Update)Man charged in death of constable in northern Ontario had escaped from hospital: OPP; 6)Orillia man charged after caught going 70 km/h over posted limit on Highway 11; 7)Man arrested for reported indecent act committed outside Barrie elementary school

1)(Video) Barrie man faces multiple charges after police recover stolen SUV in York Region

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By Ian MacLennan, June 6, 2026

A 23-year-old Barrie man is facing multiple charges after York Regional Police recovered a stolen vehicle in Aurora.

Police say an officer received an alert from an Automated Licence Plate Recognition system while on patrol near Yonge Street and Elm Grove Avenue on Thursday. The alert identified a grey Ford Edge that had been reported stolen.

Officers monitored the vehicle while additional units, including York Regional Police Air Support and Canine Units, moved in to assist.

The suspect was arrested near St. John’s Sideroad and Industrial Parkway South.

The accused has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, dangerous operation, two counts of breaching probation, and three counts of operating a conveyance while prohibited.

Police say the Ford Edge had been reported stolen in Barrie on Wednesday.

2)Barrie resident among two arrested after lengthy OPP drug trafficking probe in Simcoe County

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By Ian MacLennan, June 6, 2026

Ontario Provincial Police say a lengthy drug trafficking investigation has led to multiple charges and significant seizure in Severn Township.

Police say the probe began last fall, targeting suspected traffickers operating across Simcoe County.

On Saturday, multiple warrants were executed, leading to the arrest of two individuals, a 20-year-old from Barrie and a 22-year-old from Severn Township.

As a result of the investigation, police said they seized:

Both suspects have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of opioids other than heroin for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The suspect from Barrie was held for a bail hearing. The other accused was released with a future court date.

3)Police shoot, kill aggressive dog linked to child attack in Barrie

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By Ian MacLennan, June 11, 2026

The dog that seriously injured an 11-year-old boy in Barrie earlier this week is dead.

Police say officers located the dog around 2:30 Thursday morning in the area of Tiffin Street and Patterson Road.

“While attempting to capture the animal, it became aggressive, and due to the immediate safety threat, an officer discharged their weapon, resulting in the dog’s death,” police said in a news release. “Barrie Police recognize incidents involving the death of any animal can be distressing for community members. However, the actions taken by our officers were necessary to protect themselves and the community at large from an ongoing threat.”

The search for the dog–described as a large bully breed, possibly a mastiff–was the subject of a days-long search after a child was attacked around 8:45 Monday morning in the area of Essa Road and Loggers Run. Police said the child was riding a scooter at the time of the incident and had tried to get away from the dog.

The boy remains in stable condition at a local hospital.

Investigators believe the dog may have injured several people and are asking anyone who may have been bitten to contact police.

The City of Barrie’s bylaw department is now leading the investigation with assistance from Barrie Police.

The owner of the dog has not been located.

4)OPP in Orillia seek witnesses, dashcam footage in Scout Valley homicide

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By Ian MacLennan, June 10, 2026

Ontario Provincial Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage as part of their investigation into the Scout Valley homicide.

Around 7:10 p.m. on June 2, officers were called to the Scout Valley trail in Orillia where one person was found deceased.

A 33-year-old Brampton man was arrested and charged with second degree murder.

The victim was identified as 47-year-old Justin Van Allen of Orillia, who was walking his dogs at the time of the incident.

Police are asking anyone who was in or near the Scout Valley trail on the evening of June 2 to contact investigators if they saw or recorded anything that may assist in the case, including dashcam footage.

Contact Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference file E260761232. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

5)(Update) Man charged in death of constable in northern Ontario had escaped from hospital: OPP

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By Monique Kasonga, June 10, 2026

Ontario Provincial Police say the suspect charged in the death of a constable in northern Ontario had escaped from a hospital, where he was being assessed under the Mental Health Act.

OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique alleged the fleeing 18-year-old was behind the wheel of a vehicle that struck and killed OPP Const. Tarun Bali on Tuesday afternoon as officers sought to capture the suspect safely.

Police said it happened as officers were trying to stop the vehicle near the town of Hearst, about 520 kilometres east of Thunder Bay.

Justin Veronneau, who is from Hearst, has been charged with first-degree murder, assaulting police, resisting arrest, dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death, dangerous operation of a vehicle and two counts of flight from police.

Under the Criminal Code, the murder of a police officer carrying out their duties is automatically first degree if the accused knew or was wilfully blind to that fact.

Hearst Mayor Roger Sigouin said it’s the first time an officer has died in the line of duty in Hearst and the community is reeling.

“People are quite frustrated, disappointed, in shock, that’s what I’m seeing in the community right now,” he said.

At the same time, people are showing support for the force, he said, noting some offered to pay for the meals of two officers who went out for breakfast Wednesday morning.

Bali, 29, had been with the OPP for 2 1/2 years and was assigned to central Ontario’s Dufferin detachment, but had volunteered for a deployment with the James Bay detachment.

Carrique said he’s met with Bali’s family and saw a picture of him at age two saluting another photo of a police officer. He described the constable as a dedicated officer and team player.

Canada’s public safety minister was among several officials offering condolences in the hours after Bali’s death was confirmed.

In a social media post, Gary Anandasangaree said he was saddened to hear of the officer’s death.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown called Bali, who was raised in the city, “a son of Brampton” and said news of his death was “heartbreaking.”

Carrique and Ontario Premier Doug Ford also shared tributes on social media.

Bali’s death comes a little more than a month after another OPP officer, Sgt. Brandon Malcolm, was killed in a highway crash involving a motorcycle on Highway 401 in Cobourg, east of Toronto.

Carrique said officers risk their lives every day and it’s tough on members when they lose one of their own.

“The reality of this job really hits home,” he said. “Our officers right across this province are heroes … by putting their lives on the line to keep the rest of us safe.”

The union representing uniformed and civilian members of the OPP said it was a reminder of the dangers that police face on the job.

“On behalf of the OPP Association, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Provincial Constable Bali’s family, friends and colleagues,” said president David Sabatini in a statement.

“We will steadfastly support PC Bali’s family and co-workers.”

-with files from Aaron Sousa

6)Orillia man charged after caught going 70 km/h over posted limit on Highway 11

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By Julius Hern, June 12, 2026

Provincial police charged a man for stunt driving after he was caught travelling 70 kilometres per hour over the posted limit in Highway 11 in Orillia on Monday.

Around 5:10 p.m., an Orillia OPP conducting speed enforcement stopped a vehicle travelling northbound near Line 15 travelling at 160 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone.

The driver, a 46-year-old man from Orillia was charged stunt driving as a result.

His licence was suspended for 30 days and his vehicle was subsequently impounded for 14 days.

He is set to appear in court on August 12.

“Excessive speed and aggressive driving behaviour pose serious risks to everyone on the road,” police said in a news release. “Officers will continue proactive enforcement efforts to promote safe driving across the region.”

7)Man arrested for reported indecent act committed outside Barrie elementary school

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By Julius Hern, June 12, 2026

Barrie Police arrested and charged a man accused of committing an indecent act outside a school in Barrie on Thursday morning.

Police say the incident occurred at The Good Shepherd Catholic School on Cloughley drive around 7:40 a.m. Witnesses reported the man was in the schoolyard as parents were arriving to drop off their children.

Officers located the man a short distance away before the subsequent arrest was made. Investigators eventually found he was holding a total of 14 debit and credit cards that weren’t in his name, according to police

Overall, the 28-year-old man from Barrie is facing charges of indecent act in a public space and breach of recognizance.