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OPP record checks moving online next week

OPP record checks moving online next week

'Moving police record checks online allows the OPP to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of the communities we serve,' notes OPP official
WATCH: Toronto street gangs peddle drugs in small-town Ontario

WATCH: Toronto street gangs peddle drugs in small-town Ontario

Best-selling author Antonio Nicaso, one of the world's leading experts on organized crime, was a recent guest on 'Inside the Village' podcast
Knife-wielding Orillia man robs victim, flees to nearby home: OPP

Knife-wielding Orillia man robs victim, flees to nearby home: OPP

The accused held man against his will then fled on foot; OPP used multiple resources before he finally surrendered at Dunedin Street home Sunday
Barrie's police chief retiring after 40-plus years in policing

Barrie's police chief retiring after 40-plus years in policing

'Chief Greenwood has proven herself to be a committed and passionate member of our service,' says official
Police hosting live chat about fraud involving 'money mules'

Police hosting live chat about fraud involving 'money mules'

Money mules 'may or may not be aware that they are a pawn in a larger network'
Victim in Lake of Bays ATV crash was not wearing a helmet: OPP

Victim in Lake of Bays ATV crash was not wearing a helmet: OPP

A westbound ATV entered a ditch and collided with a hydro pole; the deceased is a 43-year-old man from Baysville, say OPP
ATV driver dead after crash in Lake of Bays (update)

ATV driver dead after crash in Lake of Bays (update)

Victim identified as Baysville resident
Motorcyclist flown to Toronto hospital with serious injuries

Motorcyclist flown to Toronto hospital with serious injuries

'Serious collision' involving a passenger motor vehicle and a motorcycle occurred on Highway 89 earlier today, police say
Orillia OPP charge four with impaired driving in five days

Orillia OPP charge four with impaired driving in five days

Residents of Orillia, Severn, Barrie, Tay face charges, say Orillia OPP
Suspects sought after vandalism, graffiti found at area park

Suspects sought after vandalism, graffiti found at area park

'Although tagging may be viewed as little more than an unsightly nuisance to some, it costs property owners and taxpayers dearly,' says OPP official