Barrie Police Fraud Unit

06/19/2026

With Special Olympics Barrie – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

06/17/2026

What a beautiful day for a run in support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

***LET ME WIN. But if I cannot win. LET ME BE BRAVE in the attempt**

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06/16/2026

Be aware of the "emergency" scam. You receive a text or call from someone not from their usual number. They tell you about an urgent situation that requires you to send them money QUICK. Don't fall for the high pressure tactic!

Take 5 minutes and think about what is being asked of you.
Tell 2 people/friends and get their opinion on the situation.

We can't stop fraud/scams but we can raise awareness to help significantly reduce it. Share this with at least two people to help prevent fraud.

06/11/2026

D/C Petersen with Part 3.

06/11/2026

Suspicious death under investigation

Update: June 11, 2026: Barrie Police can confirm the human remains found in Berczy Park have been identified as Jamie Goudreault, 50, from Barrie. Next of kin has been notified.

The death is considered suspicious and being investigated as a homicide. It is too early to determine the cause of death. The victim was known to police and went by the nickname ‘Bones.’ He would routinely panhandle at Highway 400 off-ramp at Bayfield Street and the Essa Road on-ramp at Fairview Road.

Investigators with the Barrie Police Major Crime Unit are appealing to the public for any information on the victim’s last known movements, contacts, or activities in recent months.

Anyone with information, video surveillance footage, or dash camera footage from the area during the above timeline is asked to contact investigators at 705-725-7025 ext. 2160.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

BA26035116

06/11/2026

UPDATE (June 11): An aggressive dog that mauled a child earlier this week was located and is confirmed deceased.
https://www.barriepolice.ca/ba26035745-police-search-for-loose-aggressive-dog/

06/10/2026

Have you received a call from "Your Credit Card Company" telling you that your credit card has been charged $1200 dollars for a purchase you haven't made? They then start asking you to provide information so that YOU can prove who you are.

TAKE 5 minutes and think about what is being asked of you.
TELL 2 People. Ask a friend/family member for their thoughts or opinions.

Fraudsters will use high pressure tactics to try to make you decide RIGHT NOW! Don't do it. If it really is "Your Credit Card Company" get their name and tell them you will call them back. If you do call back, DO NOT call back the number they provide or the number on your call display. Call the phone number on the back of you actual credit card or go into your Bank.

Awareness and education is how we prevent Fraud. Share this information with everyone you know.

06/10/2026

Here's Part 2 from Detective Constable Petersen. Please share with friends and family to help raise aweness.

06/10/2026

RIP Constable Bali!💔

Hero in Life!

It is with deep sorrow that I confirm that OPP Provincial Constable Tarun Bali was killed in the line of duty this afternoon in Hearst. His courage and commitment to serving others will never be forgotten. As we grieve this immeasurable loss, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and the policing community.