Media Releases
Media releases are prepared by Corporate Communications Coordinators. The releases provide information to the various media outlets and facilitate the dissemination of information to the community we serve.
For inquiries on media releases or general media inquiries, please contact Corporate Communications at 705-725-7025 Ext. 2926 or [email protected]
UPDATE – Barrie Police Investigating Overnight Break and Enter – Composite Sketch of Suspect Released
(Update) – Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The investigation into a break and enter, where the homeowner was assaulted during the early...
Police respond to serious motor vehicle collision, 1 pedestrian in critical condition
At approximately 1:30 a.m. this morning, Barrie Police responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area...
City of Barrie enacts by-law to enforce physical distancing with fines up to $100,000 for each offence
(Barrie, ON) Today, Mayor Jeff Lehman signed the Barrie COVID-19 Emergency Measures By-law to help protect the health and safety of...
Theft of Hot Tubs Investigated
The Barrie Police Service is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three suspects and a vehicle that were involved in a theft...
City launches COVID-19 Enforcement Line
The City of Barrie has issued the following media release: City of Barrie Media Release - City launches COVID-19 Enforcement Line (pdf)...
Daytime Theft Nets Cough Drops and Drinks
The Barrie Police is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three suspects and a vehicle that were involved in a theft in the...
Update – Red Gloved Bandit Nabbed After Fourth Robbery
Barrie Police were kept busy yesterday after four robberies were reported at two Circle K Convenience Stores located in the Downtown area....
Human Trafficking Investigation Concludes with Arrests
Late last year, the Barrie Police Service began an investigation with regards to human trafficking that was taking place in the City of...
Update #1: Arrest Made in Robbery – Suspect Sought After Early Morning Bank Robbery
Update #1: Suspect Arrested On Friday, February 28, 2020, a 40-year old male from Toronto was located in the City of Barrie and was...
Update #1:Criminal Charges Laid in Fatal Collision
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 9:10 p.m., Barrie Police responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on...
Barrie Police Citizens on Patrol (COP) Program Grows
Barrie Police Citizens on Patrol (COP) Program Grows The Barrie Police Citizens on Patrol (COP) program is expanding and we are really...
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
On Saturday, March 7, 2020, members of the Barrie Police Service will be taking the icy plunge at the 2020 Polar Plunge. Everyone is...
New BPS Headquarters operational at 110 Fairview Road, including Criminal Record Checks and Collision Reporting Centre
The Barrie Police Service is excited to announce that our new Headquarters at 110 Fairview Road is now operational. As of March 14, all...
Fail to Remain Collision Involving Transit Bus
The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after a fail to remain collision occurred in the City of Barrie. On...
Wanted Wednesday – Jason Allen Losier
The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance in locating a person who is wanted for three residential break and...
Theft Reported at Canada Computers
The Barrie Police Service is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two shoplifting suspects. On Saturday, February 1, 2020,...
Break and enter suspect comes prepared with his own tools
A break and enter suspect came prepared this week, as he brought a baby-blue coloured bag of tools with him to break into a Grove Street...
Thief and Truck Sought By Police
The Barrie Police is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two suspects and a vehicle that were involved in an aggressive...
Fatal Collision Investigated on Georgian Drive
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 9:10 p.m., Barrie Police responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on...
Update #1 – Criminal charges laid; Suspect in custody after police respond to firearm located at local high school
As a result of the ongoing investigation that was conducted by the Barrie Police Investigative Services, a 13-year old youth, who...
Suspect in custody after police respond to firearm located at local high school
A suspect is now in custody after Barrie Police responded to a call for a firearm located at a local high school this morning. Shortly...
