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Robbery, weapon charges laid after stolen gun recovered in Orillia

Robbery, weapon charges laid after stolen gun recovered in Orillia

Police say firearm was stolen by two people who assaulted victim in 2023
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Local man arrested in connection to intimate partner violence incidents

Local man arrested in connection to intimate partner violence incidents

Arrest made by OPP's specialized unit tasked with identifying, targeting, and apprehending individuals involved in high-priority criminal activities
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Man charged with stunt driving, impaired after Hwy. 11 stop: OPP

Man charged with stunt driving, impaired after Hwy. 11 stop: OPP

Police say the 30-year-old novice driver was clocked travelling 164 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone just before midnight
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Police search for missing man with ties to Orillia

Police search for missing man with ties to Orillia

The man was last seen on April 30 around Beachwood Road in Collingwood
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Foul play not suspected in death of man found behind Angus plaza

Foul play not suspected in death of man found behind Angus plaza

Deceased identified as 31-year-old Schomberg man in 'sudden death' case
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Man arrested in downtown Barrie, charged with attempted murder

Man arrested in downtown Barrie, charged with attempted murder

Police say charges stem from March 28 incident in which victim was hit on the head with blunt object
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With 370 motorcyclist deaths in past decade, OPP urge caution on roads

With 370 motorcyclist deaths in past decade, OPP urge caution on roads

'Drivers are urged to keep a watchful eye out for motorcycles and contribute towards a safe driving environment,' say OPP
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OPP conducting mandatory alcohol screening in all GTA traffic stops

OPP conducting mandatory alcohol screening in all GTA traffic stops

Move comes as police try to crack down on impaired driving
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Body of missing 32-year-old recovered from Lake St. George: OPP

Body of missing 32-year-old recovered from Lake St. George: OPP

On Friday, emergency crews responded to reports of a missing person last seen in the water; few details are being released by police
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Teens with water guns, playing 'Senior Assassin' spark police response

Teens with water guns, playing 'Senior Assassin' spark police response

OPP 'would like to raise awareness for players and the public to limit confusion between the game and a real scenario,' noting they were called to two incidents
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