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Driver charged after crashing classic Corvette into trees: OPP

Driver charged after crashing classic Corvette into trees: OPP

A 50-year-old woman is facing impaired operation charges after lodging 'vette in a forest 25 metres off the road
VIDEO: Check out our first podcast with the Orillia OPP

VIDEO: Check out our first podcast with the Orillia OPP

First edition of Couchiching Cops in Conversation focuses on senior abuse, senior fraud and how to avoid becoming a victim to these scams
Suspect in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction among Canada's most wanted

Suspect in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction among Canada's most wanted

Police continue to search for Deshawn Davis who is wanted for his suspected involvement in the Wasaga Beach abduction
Wanted federal offender known to frequent our region

Wanted federal offender known to frequent our region

The 30-year-old, currently wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, is being sought by police
Trails closed until May; OPP charging local off-road vehicle riders

Trails closed until May; OPP charging local off-road vehicle riders

Police say 24 charges have been laid since April 12, noting Simcoe County trails are still being assessed for potential hazards
Driver clocked at 200 km/h on highway charged with impaired

Driver clocked at 200 km/h on highway charged with impaired

Video shows driver ignoring police vehicle with lights on, prior to being stopped and charged with dangerous driving, stunt driving, impaired driving
Parking mishap in mall lot leads to impaired charges for teen

Parking mishap in mall lot leads to impaired charges for teen

'Information from concerned and attentive members of the public is key in efforts to take impaired drivers off the road,' say OPP
Police seize prohibited weapons after traffic stop; two charged

Police seize prohibited weapons after traffic stop; two charged

OPP pulled over a vehicle early Sunday morning to investigate a possible Highway Traffic Act infraction and discovered a number of 'edged weapons'
Driver and his employer facing charges following crash

Driver and his employer facing charges following crash

Police say the driver of the commercial truck, which sustained significant damage following a two-vehicle crash, fled the scene
Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Shelburne-area man, 29, charged with aggravated assault and assault by choking; police believe there could be more victims