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].
South end Barrie businesses report overnight thefts
Two south end Barrie businesses reported thefts to Barrie Police today that are believed to have occurred sometime late yesterday. The...
Citizen calls police on suspected impaired driver
On Sunday, May 28, 2023, shortly after 6:30 p.m., the Barrie Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen who was following a...
Suspects arrested after break and enter
Yesterday morning, at 6:35 a.m., officers from the Barrie Police Service responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at an Owen...
43-year-old Barrie man charged with child pornography
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, members of the Barrie Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit arrested a 43-year-old Barrie man...
Jeep stolen from driveway overnight
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, shortly before 6:00 a.m., the Barrie Police Service was made aware of the theft of a motor vehicle from a...
Charges laid against a 70-year-old male by Barrie Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit
On Wednesday May 3rd, 2023, members of the Barrie Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I.C.E) executed a search warrant...
Traffic stop for improper headlights ends in arrest
On Wednesday May 17, 2023, at approximately 11:21 p.m., a Sergeant from the Barrie Police Service stopped a motor vehicle that had a front...
Driver found asleep behind the wheel of his car
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, shortly after 6:00 a.m., the Barrie Police Service was made aware of a suspected impaired driver who was asleep...
Barrie Police launch new Traffic Complaint Letter program as part of Canada Road Safety Week
Traffic safety is a priority for the Barrie Police Service, as well as the community, as traffic safety and speeding have been identified...
Barrie Police make the switch to Battenburg Cruisers
As part of the Barrie Police Service’s evidence-based policing initiatives, the Service has been looking at different aspects of police...
Job Opportunity: The Tactical Operations Crime Analyst (12-month contract)
The Tactical Operations Crime Analyst will be primarily focused on the analysis of police data directed towards the short-term development...
Dozens of charges laid after unsanctioned truck meet-up
On Saturday, May 6th, members of the Barrie Police Service Traffic Unit were on scene of a large, unsanctioned truck meet-up in the...
Outstanding suspect in catwalk shooting arrested
On Saturday April 22, 2023, at 10:29 p.m., the Barrie Police Service received reports of a shooting that had just taken place on the...
Impaired Driver strikes light post
This morning at 1:24 a.m., the Barrie Police Service was made aware of a single motor vehicle collision that occurred in the area of...
They come in different shapes and sizes and if you wear one, it can save your life
Another great safe boating message from the Canadian Safe Boating Council. It happened so quickly. One minute you’re having the most fun...
Be Prepared
From the Canadian Safe Boating Council It’s a beautiful day; the sun is shining and you’ve just launched your boat for the start of...
Cold Water Can Kill – Wearing a Lifejacket and Thermal Protection could save your life
A great message from the Canadaian Boating Safety Council. It’s finally Spring. The days are getting longer, the air carries a sweet...
Parking lot assault leaves man with bloody nose
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, just before 5:00 p.m., the Barrie Police Service was made aware of an incident that had just taken place in a...
Possible impaired driver arrested after fail to remain crash
Last night, just after 6:30 p.m., Barrie Police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver that left the scene of a collision on...
Suspect sought in weekend shooting; three others arrested and charged
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 10:29 p.m., the Barrie Police Service received reports of a suspected shooting that had just taken place...