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Orillia man charged with stunt driving in a stolen vehicle: OPP

Orillia man charged with stunt driving in a stolen vehicle: OPP

The 31-year-old also gave officers multiple false identifications, was charged with being in possession of more than $5,000 in property obtained by crime and other offences
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Murder charges laid against couple in death of three month old

Murder charges laid against couple in death of three month old

A three-month-old infant with no vital signs was found at a home in northern Ontario in September of 2022; charges were finally laid this week
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Collision closes Highway 12 near Warminster

Collision closes Highway 12 near Warminster

Road closed at intersection with Mount St. Louis Road
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Here are 9 ways you can protect your property from criminals

Here are 9 ways you can protect your property from criminals

'Research indicates the decision to commit a crime is tied to the perceived risk of being caught,' OPP say
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Beware preying porch pirates this holiday season: OPP

Beware preying porch pirates this holiday season: OPP

Police provide tips to keep packages out of thieves' hands
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Stabbing victim's heartbroken mom recounts final phone call with her son at murder trial

Stabbing victim's heartbroken mom recounts final phone call with her son at murder trial

Orillia native Christopher Forrester's mother says she had 'a terrible nightmare' and urged him to stay away from accused murderer
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'Too much': OPP called in to defuse chaos on Orillia school bus

'Too much': OPP called in to defuse chaos on Orillia school bus

'Some of them are crying. Some of them are angry ... they think I'm kidnapping them,' said frustrated school bus driver after poorly communicated route change
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Pair of suspects sought in theft of ATVs from Orillia business

Pair of suspects sought in theft of ATVs from Orillia business

Theft happened late on Halloween night, police say
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Driving impaired lands street sweeper a brush with the law

Driving impaired lands street sweeper a brush with the law

Police say street sweeper was going into oncoming traffic, operating erratically before it left the road and became stuck in ditch on Thursday evening
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Senior killed in head-on crash with transport truck on Hwy. 89

Senior killed in head-on crash with transport truck on Hwy. 89

The driver of the transport truck did not sustain injuries, say police, noting the investigation is ongoing
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