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Alligator, several exotic snakes found dead in Caledon ditch

Alligator, several exotic snakes found dead in Caledon ditch

OPP investigating possible animal cruelty case following Dec. 26 discovery; 'Unfortunately, this is not a unique situation in Ontario,' says Toronto Zoo official
Large dog killed after attacking OPP officers during arrest

Large dog killed after attacking OPP officers during arrest

OPP responded to reports of a disturbance and say two large dogs attacked; one was stopped by a Taser, but when the other dog did not respond, it was killed
Tiny Township home destroyed by Boxing Day fire

Tiny Township home destroyed by Boxing Day fire

Cause of the fire believed to be arson, says OPP
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Highway 12 (3 photos)

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Highway 12 (3 photos)

Three patients have been transported to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital; OPP say it's unclear when the road might reopen
Midland teen accused of pointing firearm during confrontation over wearing mask

Midland teen accused of pointing firearm during confrontation over wearing mask

Police say the teen became upset with an employee after being reminded to wear a mask inside the store and uttered threats to the employee
OPP arrest man for impaired driving after his vehicle struck a tree

OPP arrest man for impaired driving after his vehicle struck a tree

The accused was released from police custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Jan. 6, 2022
Murdered man, who grew up in Orillia, 'wouldn't harm a soul,' father says

Murdered man, who grew up in Orillia, 'wouldn't harm a soul,' father says

Christopher Forrester, 36, was murdered in Midland last week; 'This is a big loss for all of us,' says slain man's grandfather
Charges laid, victim identified in Midland homicide probe

Charges laid, victim identified in Midland homicide probe

A 65-year-old Midland man has been charged with second degree murder in the death of a 36-year-old man in Midland
'Broken' family of murdered local man still looking for answers

'Broken' family of murdered local man still looking for answers

Jonus Palmer was murdered July 5; 'Jonus was a good kid. Personally, my impression was he got caught up in that world and he could not get out of it,' says stepmom
Human remains found in Huntsville in November identified

Human remains found in Huntsville in November identified

The deceased has been identified as Mark Sweet, 58; Three people are facing charges in relation to this incident, say OPP