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OPP warns local business to beware of stolen cards fraud

OPP warns local business to beware of stolen cards fraud

Fraudsters use stolen cards and counterfeit driver's licences to make purchases by phone, email or website, resulting in refunds to real cardholder
Foul play not suspected after body of man, 78, found in bay

Foul play not suspected after body of man, 78, found in bay

'A family member contacted us when they saw the items we put out on social media,' says police official
Man found dead in Kempenfelt Bay, say police (update)

Man found dead in Kempenfelt Bay, say police (update)

Body of unidentified man found this morning by fishermen; Police release photos of personal effects in effort to identify the man who may be Indigenous
OPP seek help to locate tractor stolen from Bracebridge property

OPP seek help to locate tractor stolen from Bracebridge property

2018 Kubota L6060 tractor was stolen sometime between Oct. 19 and 25, police say
VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

Karen 'Karebear' Thompson, who lived a 'transient' lifestyle, was last seen in July 2016; OPP say foul play is suspected
OPP officers nab four drivers accused of impaired

OPP officers nab four drivers accused of impaired

A 40-year-old woman, a 31-year-old woman, an 18-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman are facing charges; each lost their licence for 90 days
OPP Association names new president, CEO

OPP Association names new president, CEO

'Our contract expires in December 2022 and will be my No. 1 priority along with staffing and member wellness,' says John Cerasuolo
Two-vehicle collision shuts down Burnside Line in Severn

Two-vehicle collision shuts down Burnside Line in Severn

Occupants were transported to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital but extent of injuries is not known at this time
OPP canines put best paws forward for fundraising calendar

OPP canines put best paws forward for fundraising calendar

Proceeds from 2023 calendar will support Friends of the OPP Museum, OPP Youth Foundation
UPDATE: OPP conclude West St. investigation; details scant

UPDATE: OPP conclude West St. investigation; details scant

Officers advise people in the area to lock their doors and stay inside and urge people to avoid the area due to the ongoing investigation