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Orillia OPP 'Stuff A Cruiser' toy drive a gift for Salvation Army

Orillia OPP 'Stuff A Cruiser' toy drive a gift for Salvation Army

Event 'was a huge success and saw over $4,300 raised and 12 carts full of toys donated to support local children, officials say
Driver who allegedly fled RIDE program facing charges

Driver who allegedly fled RIDE program facing charges

Police say 25-year-old man veered into factory parking lot at about 1:30 a.m. and ran through factory building in an attempt to escape
Family of man killed in Hwy. 93 crash 'facing unimaginable grief'

Family of man killed in Hwy. 93 crash 'facing unimaginable grief'

'This tragedy comes during the Christmas season, a time meant for joy and togetherness, making it an even more challenging and heartbreaking,' says friend
Man charged after fire set inside Bracebridge motel

Man charged after fire set inside Bracebridge motel

OPP say someone at the motel called 9-1-1 multiple times between 6 p.m. on Sunday and 1:22 a.m. this morning
Snowmobiler killed in Seguin Township crash

Snowmobiler killed in Seguin Township crash

Emergency crews were called to the single-vehicle collision near Millies Road at around 6 p.m. Sunday
Tip from public leads to impaired, drug charges for area man

Tip from public leads to impaired, drug charges for area man

The 46-year-old was charged with possession of opioids and cocaine, say OPP
'Irreplaceable void': Tributes pour in for controversial South Simcoe officer

'Irreplaceable void': Tributes pour in for controversial South Simcoe officer

Constable who had been facing discreditable conduct charges remembered by friends and family for his 'ambition, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to doing his best'
Not so automatic: Manual transmission foils would-be car thief

Not so automatic: Manual transmission foils would-be car thief

Police say the man couldn't drive a stick and 'the windshield was frosted up, so he really couldn't drive way too easily'
Sleeping driver found in vehicle stuck in snowbank on front lawn

Sleeping driver found in vehicle stuck in snowbank on front lawn

The 21-year-old driver has been charged with several offences, including impaired driving
OPP working to stop criminal behaviour in Ontario's towing industry

OPP working to stop criminal behaviour in Ontario's towing industry

'Gun violence tied to the tow truck industry continues to be a serious issue,' says OPP official