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Severn Township man facing impaired charges: OPP

Severn Township man facing impaired charges: OPP

The 59-year-old was travelling at a high rate of speed and appeared to have a headlight malfunction, say police of reasoning behind stop
(UPDATE: Youths arrested) Police probing mischief incidents at Bracebridge cemetery

(UPDATE: Youths arrested) Police probing mischief incidents at Bracebridge cemetery

Three youths between the ages of 12-13 are facing charges of mischief over $5,000, say OPP who were grateful for tips from the public
Lockdown at Twin Lakes was a 'false alarm,' say Orillia OPP

Lockdown at Twin Lakes was a 'false alarm,' say Orillia OPP

Officers responded to the local secondary school for a 'lockdown initiation' but it was determined it was a malfunction of the system, officials say
Stolen vehicle probe leads to drug charges for Gravenhurst man

Stolen vehicle probe leads to drug charges for Gravenhurst man

In separate incident, OPP acted on a tip from the public and nabbed alleged impaired driver who had been driving erratically on Highway 11
Orillia woman facing drug possession charges after traffic stop

Orillia woman facing drug possession charges after traffic stop

OPP say the 27-year-old from Orillia and a 50-year-old man from Gravenhurst were charged after officers stopped their vehicle at 3 a.m. for a traffic infraction
Barrie police make arrest following early-morning stabbing incident

Barrie police make arrest following early-morning stabbing incident

Man, 28, faces several charges, including aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Man killed after two-vehicle Hwy. 12 crash north of Beaverton

Man killed after two-vehicle Hwy. 12 crash north of Beaverton

OPP say an SUV and pickup collided Sunday night, killing one man and sending two others to hospital with serious injuries
Aircraft crashes into field in Collingwood

Aircraft crashes into field in Collingwood

The pilot, who was the lone occupant of the aircraft, was taken to hospital with minor injuries, police say
Saturday night shooting sends man to trauma centre: Police

Saturday night shooting sends man to trauma centre: Police

Police are still investigating but they believe the incident is isolated in nature
Driver dead after rollover on Hwy. 400 in Georgian Bay Township

Driver dead after rollover on Hwy. 400 in Georgian Bay Township

Man, 64, died in hospital following crash Saturday morning north of Crooked Bay Road