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Police lay more than 300 charges over two-day blitz in Wasaga

Police lay more than 300 charges over two-day blitz in Wasaga

Speeding and distracted driving topped the list of offences, say OPP
Wanted federal offender known to frequent Bracebridge, area

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Bracebridge, area

The 44-year-old, serving a five-plus-year sentence for robbery, is wanted on Canada-wide warrant
One dead, three injured in head-on crash near Meaford

One dead, three injured in head-on crash near Meaford

Crash between compact vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 26 and truck travelling westbound remains under investigation
Three charged after cocaine, weapons seized in Orillia

Three charged after cocaine, weapons seized in Orillia

All three residents charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of prohibited device
Orillia OPP arrests second person in relation to 2010 murder

Orillia OPP arrests second person in relation to 2010 murder

Remains of of 45-year-old Morris Conte were found in Bracebridge, Oro-Medonte and Lake of Bays townships in May 2010; OPP appeals for more information
SIU clears Orillia officer following probe of Grace St. incident

SIU clears Orillia officer following probe of Grace St. incident

Woman suffered injury during May 29 arrest that was part of incident that led officers to fatally shoot the dog of one of the suspects
Numerous charges laid in Wasaga Beach so far this weekend

Numerous charges laid in Wasaga Beach so far this weekend

Various police forces have teamed up in weekend crackdown
Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run in Midland

Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run in Midland

The 44-year-old woman was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries and was later transported to a Toronto-area hospital, OPP says
SIU clears officers of wrongdoing in Georgian Bay incident

SIU clears officers of wrongdoing in Georgian Bay incident

Directors 'found no reasonable grounds' officers committed crime in firing at man on boat in Freddy Channel
Teen showing signs of improvement after alleged assault

Teen showing signs of improvement after alleged assault

Teen remains in critical condition