Police Beat

Driving while using a handheld communication device results in a fine of $615 and three to six demerit points, police warn motorists

Mikhail Vasiliev set to be extradited to New Jersey in LockBit ransomware case after judge says cybercrime is a 'serious crime'

Investigation that started in February resulted in arrests on Barrie Road in Orillia; A 67-year-old Orillia man is among the two charged

OPP says three people fled the scene on foot following collision Thursday morning

The 31-year-old driver of a Mini Cooper, which crashed into a ditch, was pronounced dead at the scene Wednesday

'This money is probably gone and never to be seen again,' says police official following incident on Tuesday

Fentanyl, cocaine seized during traffic stop Monday on Highway 11, say OPP

The 75-year-old driver was charged after police found truck, with an unsealed container of liquor, in a ditch

'Two or three tents were on fire and the crews put them out,' says deputy fire chief

The 39-year-old was charged with impaired driving, possession of a weapon and possession of cocaine, police say