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].
Firearm and drugs seized after threatening
On Monday September 18, 2023, at 2:30 a.m., the Barrie Police Service was notified after a male threatened a female with a knife on...
Women in Policing – Employment Information Session
he Barrie Police Service is currently recruiting for sworn Police Officers and civilian Special Constables! On Tuesday, October 17th, we...
Policing looking to identify suspect in Dunlop Street collision
Shortly after midnight, on Wednesday, September 6th, Barrie Police received a report that a vehicle had driven into the front window of 15...
Barrie Police investigating after cyclist struck
At approximately 6:40 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6th, Barrie Police were called to the intersection of Leacock Drive and Edgehill Drive...
OPP AND BARRIE POLICE SERVICE ‘LET THE DOGS OUT’
(BARRIE, ON) – The public is invited to the 2023 National Police Dog Competition public day on Saturday, September 9 at the Sadlon...
It’s back to school on Tuesday
The Barrie Police Service is reminding the public that roads in and around schools and daycare facilities in our city will again be busy...
Suspect arrested by sharp eyed officer
Working with limited information but supplied with a description that included a hooded sweatshirt, an officer from the Barrie Police...
Police investigate vehicle in parking lot
On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, just after 10:30 p.m., officers from the Barrie Police were on patrol in the Wellington Plaza when they...
Job Opportunity – Strategic Planner – Twelve (12) Month Full Time Contract
*Deadline extended to Friday, September 15th The Barrie Police Services Board is seeking qualified applicants for the contract position of...
Search Warrant Executed; Drugs and Money Seized
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, the Barrie Police Service Street Crime Unit and the Tactical Support Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and...
Driver fails to stop, but later arrested
On Monday, August 21, 2023, at 8:59 p.m., officers from the Barrie Police Service responded to a report of a possible impaired driver who...
Victim robbed – shot fired
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 3:43 p.m., the Barrie Police Service was advised of an incident that had just taken place at the rear...
Search Warrants Executed
On Wednesday August 16, 2023, the Barrie Police Service Street Crime Unit executed several search warrants at a south end Barrie residence...
Impaired driver runs from her car
Last night, at 6:41 p.m., the Barrie Police Service received a call from the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services who responded to a report...
Police seek to identify suspects
On Sunday, August 13, 2023, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Barrie Police to multiple disturbances outside a Dunlop Street East establishment....
Community Safety Advisory – High-risk Offender residing in Barrie
In the interest of public safety, the Barrie Police Service is issuing a community safety advisory regarding the presence of a high-risk...
Expired licence plate validation leads to arrest
On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 5:34 p.m., Barrie police officers observed a motor vehicle travelling eastbound on Edgehill Dr. that was...
Traffic Unit kept busy on Mapleview Drive
On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, an officer from the Barrie Police Service Traffic Unit was working in the Mapleview Drive East and Goodwin...
Impaired driver strikes parked cars and a house
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 7:08 p.m., the Barrie Police Service received a call from the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services who...
Youth arrested and charged after overnight mischief
On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 8:05 p.m., the Barrie Police Service was notified of a mischief that had just taken place at the Lampman...