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Kidnapping charges laid after man found bound by rope in box off Orillia trail

Kidnapping charges laid after man found bound by rope in box off Orillia trail

Police say man had been recently assaulted when he was found; four people charged
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Observant officer nabs suspect in taxi, seizes fentanyl and oxy

Observant officer nabs suspect in taxi, seizes fentanyl and oxy

The 49-year-old Elmvale man is facing multiple charges after bust, say police
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BREAKING: Brampton man charged with arson after fire destroyed downtown building

BREAKING: Brampton man charged with arson after fire destroyed downtown building

The 35-year-old was held in custody but released after making bail; OPP say the charge 'does imply there's intent to light the fire'
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Orillia OPP reports 'staggering' 25% spike in impaired charges

Orillia OPP reports 'staggering' 25% spike in impaired charges

About 420 charges were laid in 2024, an increase of approximately 25 per cent from 2022; OPP urges people 'to plan ahead'
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Minor injuries after school bus, tractor-trailer collide on Hwy. 12

Minor injuries after school bus, tractor-trailer collide on Hwy. 12

'A few people were transported to a local area hospital for precautionary measures,' says Orillia OPP officer
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Heading out on area snowmobile trails? Know the rules: OPP

Heading out on area snowmobile trails? Know the rules: OPP

OPP answers questions about snowmobiling — answers that every sledder should know before they strap on a helmet
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One killed in camper fire near Dalrymple

One killed in camper fire near Dalrymple

Police are asking the public to avoid the area while they investigate
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VIDEO: Suspect posing as construction worker shoots woman outside her home

VIDEO: Suspect posing as construction worker shoots woman outside her home

Victim suffered minor injuries in what police believe was targeted incident
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Transport truck crashes into OPP vehicle at Hwy. 11 collision scene

Transport truck crashes into OPP vehicle at Hwy. 11 collision scene

Tow truck driver suffered minor injuries; transport truck driver, from Winnipeg, is facing multiple charges, say OPP
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BREAKING: Downtown fire now a criminal investigation: OPP

BREAKING: Downtown fire now a criminal investigation: OPP

'It is believed ... that there was a small fire lit nearby by a person, which then spread quickly to cause the damage,' said OPP official of fire that destroyed heritage building
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