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Orillia woman, 67, succumbs to injuries after apartment fire

Orillia woman, 67, succumbs to injuries after apartment fire

'It's a tragic circumstance any time someone loses their life in this type of manner,' said Orillia OPP official of 67-year-old woman's death; cause under investigation
Suspect still at large after Sunday morning break-ins: Orillia OPP

Suspect still at large after Sunday morning break-ins: Orillia OPP

Sunday crime spree, including a weapons call near Homewood Park, kept police busy; 27-year-old was arrested in what OPP said was 'isolated incident'
OPP charge five local drivers with impaired over eight days

OPP charge five local drivers with impaired over eight days

Incidents include two-vehicle crash and members of the public calling police with their concerns about drivers
Charges withdrawn against OPP officers in 2020 shooting of child

Charges withdrawn against OPP officers in 2020 shooting of child

'Our officers were doing their job according to their training,' said OPP Association president of tragic 2020 incident in Kawartha Lakes
Orillia man facing stunt driving charges after racing to work: OPP

Orillia man facing stunt driving charges after racing to work: OPP

The 32-year-old driver was clocked at 142 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, say police; his vehicle was impounded and he loses his licence for 30 days
19-year-old driver nabbed for stunt driving in Oro-Medonte: OPP

19-year-old driver nabbed for stunt driving in Oro-Medonte: OPP

The teen driver was clocked at 161 km/h in a 90 km/h zone on Highway 11 north, just south of Orillia, say police
Man faces several charges after theft of kegs from breweries: OPP

Man faces several charges after theft of kegs from breweries: OPP

OPP launched investigation after 'suspicious male' attempted to return stolen beer kegs to a local brewery
Suspect sought in Bracebridge restaurant break-in, theft

Suspect sought in Bracebridge restaurant break-in, theft

Police say suspect pried open window, 'crawled throughout the restaurant,' and made off with cash
Rama police nab man, 46, for impaired in early morning hours

Rama police nab man, 46, for impaired in early morning hours

Police conducted a traffic stop at 2:34 a.m. after seeing a vehicle being operated 'with poor driving behaviour'
Police seize more than $300K in drugs; Gravenhurst man charged

Police seize more than $300K in drugs; Gravenhurst man charged

Numerous charges laid against three people following investigation that began earlier this year