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Two people in custody after shots fired at Orillia residence

Two people in custody after shots fired at Orillia residence

Police say officers attended the area around 2 a.m., Tuesday, and located 'apparent gunshot holes' at the home
Driver charged after fleeing RIDE check: police

Driver charged after fleeing RIDE check: police

The 34-year-old Muskoka Lakes resident forced officers to take action to avoid the vehicle at December RIDE check and was arrested Jan. 6
Did you lose a 'significant' amount of money this fall?

Did you lose a 'significant' amount of money this fall?

Person found 'significant' amount of cash at a bank in Bracebridge in September and the owner has not been located, police say
OPP investigating death of two-year-old child in Gravenhurst

OPP investigating death of two-year-old child in Gravenhurst

The child, who had suffered 'significant injuries,' was taken to a local hospital and transferred to a Toronto hospital before succumbing to injuries
'Gentle reminder': Schools back in session Monday, so be safe

'Gentle reminder': Schools back in session Monday, so be safe

'It’s been a few weeks since the children have been able to see their friends and they’re going to be excited to share what they did over the Christmas holidays,' says police official
'Potentially fatal' opioids may be circulating in area: OPP

'Potentially fatal' opioids may be circulating in area: OPP

Within three days, two females in early 20s died of suspected opioid overdose in Tay and two males in mid-40s died of suspected overdose at Gravenhurst hotel
Orillia OPP nab pair of impaired drivers on area roads

Orillia OPP nab pair of impaired drivers on area roads

A woman is facing charges after a RIDE check, while a male driver, reported to be driving the wrong way on a Severn road, faces multiple charges
Body of 30-year-old Orillia man discovered in Severn River: OPP

Body of 30-year-old Orillia man discovered in Severn River: OPP

'Investigators believe this is a non-suspicious death and there is no threat to public safety,' notes the Orillia OPP
Vehicles damaged, catalytic converters taken at Nelsons Quarry

Vehicles damaged, catalytic converters taken at Nelsons Quarry

Among the vehicles were industrial machinery that were tipped over, causing severe damage before several catalytic converters were taken
Local woman loses hundreds of dollars in 'puppy scam'

Local woman loses hundreds of dollars in 'puppy scam'

Police provide tips after resident followed up on Facebook Marketplace ad