Police seek to information from the public that helps to identify an individual in connection with an assault that happened on Oct. 9, 2026, around 10 p.m. at a restaurant on Prince William Way. Anyone with information that can assist investigators is asked to email [email protected]. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/assault-unde… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #BA26064875

A 42-year-old Barrie man is facing charges in connection with a child exploitation investigation. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/barrie-man-f… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #CommunitySafety

A 38-year-old man has died in hospital following a single-vehicle collision on Veteran’s Drive near McKay Road earlier this week. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/driver-dies-… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #BA26065439

Barrie Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at an eatery on Mapleview Drive West. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/suspect-robs… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #BA26065874

Barrie Police investigators hope to reunite stolen property recovered during an Oct. 1, 2026, search warrant executed at an address on Maple Avenue with the rightful owners. Investigators recovered various tools, two electric bikes and an electric scooter. To claim your property, email the lead investigator at [email protected] and reference occurrence #BA26063118. Click link to view individual pictures: barriepolice.ca/police-recov… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #CommunitySafety

Barrie Police are investigating a report of a robbery involving an imitation firearm that occurred around 5 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, in the area of Sylvia Street and Bernick Drive in the city’s east end. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police via email: [email protected] & [email protected] Media Release: barriepolice.ca/robbery-invo… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #BA26065899

Barrie man, 21, facing child exploitation charges following lengthy investigation. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/barrie-man-f… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #CommunitySafety

Police are appealing for video footage from Oct. 11, 2026, around 10 p.m. on Stanley Street of collisions involving parked vehicles where the vehicle at fault failed to remain. Anyone with information is encouraged to email the investigating officers at [email protected]. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/fail-to-rema… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #BA26065231

Police are appealing to anyone with dash camera footage of a collision that happened around 10 a.m. on Tues., Oct. 13, 2026, to email the investigating officer. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/public-appea… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #RoadSafety #BA26065484

Barrie Police get some help from a retired police officer who followed an erratically driven vehicle from Highway 90 to a south Barrie intersection. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911. Reporting suspected impaired driving can help prevent tragedy on our roads. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/retired-poli… #BarriePolice #RoadSafety #BA26065217

Barrie Police held several RIDE checkpoints on Sun., Oct. 11, 2026, checking roughly 400 vehicles. We remain committed to keeping everyone on our roads safe. #BarriePolice #RoadSafety

Barrie Police introduces a new interactive recruiting tool that puts prospective Communication Operator applicants in the communicators’ seat. It offers an opportunity to take a simulated 911 call wherever you are, giving a taste of what the job is like before applying. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/think-you-ca… #BarriePolice #BPSRecruiting

UPDATE (10:30am): Road has reopened. One male airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre, female transported to local hospital. Hydro crews attending to repair post.

ROAD CLOSURE: Veterans Drive is closed between McKay Road and Ninth Line for a serious single-vehicle rollover. Two people extricated from vehicle. Male driver and female passenger transported to hospital. Please avoid the area. Updates will be provided when available. #BarriePolice #BA26065439

If you: • Thrive in fast paced environments • Possess excellent communication skills • Stay calm in stressful situations consider applying as a Part-Time Communications Operator. As a Communications Operator you play a vital role in supporting Barrie Police Service (BPS) operations as the primary point of contact between the public and BPS while simultaneously directly supporting frontline operations to ensure officer and public safety. To see if the opportunity is for you, click the link below to try out what it’s like to be a Communications Operator taking a call. app.thisgen.ai/call/team/d8c… Once you spin the wheel to get your scenario, it will connect you to a simulated 911 call based on that situation. You will be prompted with questions to ask and input the information the caller provides. Participants will be asked if they would like to opt in to employer follow-up when they enter their contact info. Members of the public are also welcome to try out this tool. For more information barriepolice.ca/join-our-tea…

Man, 61, charged in connection with 2025 double homicide investigation. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/man-charged-… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #BA26064480

Have you ever thought you should notify police about something you saw that didn’t quite seem right, but stopped yourself because you worried you could be wasting their time? It’s not up to you to figure out what’s happening or whether a crime has occurred. That’s our job. Let’s work together to keep our community safe. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/report-it-le… #BarriePolice #CommunitySafety

Update: Missing 43-year old male has been located in good health. Thank you to all those who shared our post.

Fatal house fire on Alfred Street not considered suspicious. Media Release: barriepolice.ca/fatal-house-… #BarriePolice #BPSInvestigation #BA26063271