### Police Incidents Across Simcoe County Police across Simcoe County are investigating a series of incidents involving weapons, arson, and theft. #### Weapons Charges in Barrie Shortly after 5 p.m., Barrie police responded to a home near Yonge Street and Cox Mill Road following reports of a man with a weapon. Officers located the suspect and recovered a firearm during the arrest. The 38-year-old man from Barrie was charged with multiple firearms-related offences, including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of a firearm. #### Arson Investigation in New Tecumseth In New Tecumseth, emergency crews were called to a property where a parked vehicle was intentionally set on fire overnight. Police confirmed that no one was injured. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit continues to investigate and has asked residents with security cameras to review footage taken between midnight and 4 a.m. #### Additional Arrests in the Region Elsewhere in the county, several arrests were made in connection with property and vehicle thefts. In Midland, officers recovered a stolen truck and charged two suspects with theft over $5,000. In another case, an Oro-Medonte resident reported a break-and-enter that led to the recovery of stolen tools valued at several thousand dollars. > "These investigations highlight the collaborative effort between police and the community in keeping residents safe," said a spokesperson for the Simcoe County OPP. #### Public Assistance Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact local police or Crime Stoppers. Police emphasize that even small details, such as surveillance footage or suspicious activity reports, can be crucial to solving these cases. *** **Author summary:** Local police across Simcoe County responded to several major incidents, including a Barrie weapons arrest, a New Tecumseth arson, and multiple theft investigations.

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Simcoe.com — 2025-11-29