Local Fraud & Crime: 1)OPP investigating Clearview Township shooting with updated video, new sketch; 2) 3)One Bradford robbery suspect arrested after Barrie pursuit, second considered armed and dangerous; 3)One Bradford robbery suspect arrested after Barrie pursuit, second considered armed and dangerous; 4)Angus man charged in child exploitation investigation

1)OPP investigating Clearview Township shooting with updated video, new sketch

Courtesy Barrie360.com

By Ian MacLennan, January 30, 2026

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have provided an updated video and a sketch of a second suspect in connection with a shooting in Clearview Township.

On Aug. 15, 2025 at around 10 a.m., police responded to a shooting on a property at 15/16 Side Road near Highway 26, just east of Stayner.

When they arrived on scene, police found one person with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

According to police, the investigation has determined that two individuals are at the property in a sedan.

“After a verbal altercation, the passenger discharged a firearm, striking the victim,” police said in a news release.

Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted incident.

Both suspects then fled in a dark-coloured 2011 to 2018 Volkswagen Jetta or Passat, with Ontario plates.

OPP provided a sketch of a passenger, who is a suspect in a shooting in Clearview Township last summer.

The first suspect, who was the passenger, is described as a white male with a lighter complexion and sandy brown hair, and may be older than the driver.

OPP provided a sketch of a driver, who is a suspect in a shooting in Clearview Township last summer

Police said the second suspect, who is the driver, is a male, possibly of Portuguese, Greek, or Italian descent with a darker complexion and a beard, and is possibly between 39 and 42 years old.

2)(Updated) Second suspect arrested in robbery, assault at Bradford Walmart

Courtesy Barrie360.com

By Julius Hern, January 29, 2026

South Simcoe Police said they have arrested a second suspect in connection with a robbery and assault of a person at the Bradford Walmart on Jan. 4.

The 30-year-old of no fixed address has been charged with robbery with a weapon, theft under $5,000, and possession of property obtained by crime.

The accused has been released on an undertaking with conditions.

South Simcoe Police (SSP) has arrested one of two men they say are suspects in the robbery and assault of a person that occurred at a department store in Bradford on January 4.

They say Barrie Police arrested a 31-year-old male suspect on an unrelated matter on Tuesday, assisting SSP in executing an arrest warrant.

Barrie Police say they were alerted to the man, who had been seen near Mulcaster Street, but he had left the area before officers arrived. Police then went to his last known address in Barrie, where a vehicle was found in the driveway with the interior light on and what appeared to be two people inside.

The vehicle unexpectedly backed out of the driveway and began to flee the area while officers awaited additional units. Police say attempts to initiate a traffic stop using lights and sirens were unsuccessful.

During the pursuit, the driver rammed into two police cruisers, and was subsequently arrested without further incident. The police cruisers reportedly sustained minimal damage and there were no injuries.

Officers detected the odour of alcohol on the driver and noticed delayed responses during the arrest. Further investigation found suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and several bags containing unknown pills.

The man was later confirmed to be impaired once brought to the police station and a breath test was administered. The passenger in the suspect vehicle was initially detained but later released unconditionally according to police.

Barrie Police have booked the man on nine charges including two counts of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, operation while impaired and while prohibited, dangerous operation, possession of opioids and methamphetamine and opioid possession for the purpose of trafficking.

He is facing a total of eight separate charges from his SSP warrant including robbery and assault with a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of property obtained by crime, theft under $5,000 administering noxious thing with intent to endanger life or cause bodily harm, and assault causing bodily harm.

Meanwhile, police say a 30-year-old male suspect remains at large and is wanted on charges of robbery with a weapon, theft under $5,000, and possession of property obtained by crime.

“The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to approach him and to contact police immediately,” South Simcoe Police said in a news release, appealing to the public for information on his whereabouts.

Investigators said the outstanding suspect is known to frequent the Barrie and Angus areas, and has no fixed address.

3)One Bradford robbery suspect arrested after Barrie pursuit, second considered armed and dangerous

Courtesy Barrie360.com

By Julius Hern, January 28, 2026

South Simcoe Police (SSP) has arrested one of two men they say are suspects in the robbery and assault of a person that occurred at a department store in Bradford on January 4.

They say Barrie Police arrested a 31-year-old male suspect on an unrelated matter on Tuesday, assisting SSP in executing an arrest warrant.

Barrie Police say they were alerted to the man, who had been seen near Mulcaster Street, but he had left the area before officers arrived. Police then went to his last known address in Barrie, where a vehicle was found in the driveway with the interior light on and what appeared to be two people inside.

The vehicle unexpectedly backed out of the driveway and began to flee the area while officers awaited additional units. Police say attempts to initiate a traffic stop using lights and sirens were unsuccessful.

During the pursuit, the driver rammed into two police cruisers, and was subsequently arrested without further incident. The police cruisers reportedly sustained minimal damage and there were no injuries.

Officers detected the odour of alcohol on the driver and noticed delayed responses during the arrest. Further investigation found suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and several bags containing unknown pills.

The man was later confirmed to be impaired once brought to the police station and a breath test was administered. The passenger in the suspect vehicle was initially detained but later released unconditionally according to police.

Barrie Police have booked the man on nine charges including two counts of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, operation while impaired and while prohibited, dangerous operation, possession of opioids and methamphetamine and opioid possession for the purpose of trafficking.

He is facing a total of eight separate charges from his SSP warrant including robbery and assault with a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of property obtained by crime, theft under $5,000 administering noxious thing with intent to endanger life or cause bodily harm, and assault causing bodily harm.

Meanwhile, police say a 30-year-old male suspect remains at large and is wanted on charges of robbery with a weapon, theft under $5,000, and possession of property obtained by crime.

“The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to approach him and to contact police immediately,” South Simcoe Police said in a news release, appealing to the public for information on his whereabouts.

Investigators said the outstanding suspect is known to frequent the Barrie and Angus areas, and has no fixed address.(Updated) Second suspect arrested in robbery, assault at Bradford Walmart.

4)Angus man charged in child exploitation investigation

Courtesy Barrie360.com and News Release
By Newsroom, January 27, 2026

Members of the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU) executed a search warrant at a home in Angus on January 21, 2026. The operation was supported by the Nottawasaga OPP and the OPP Digital Forensics Unit. Several electronic devices were seized as part of the investigation.

A 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with two Criminal Code offences – possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and importing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and has a court date on Mar. 5.
Anyone with information related to online child exploitation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or visit ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Reports can also be submitted directly through cybertip.ca.