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Officer facing discipline on Police Services Act convictions quits local force

Officer facing discipline on Police Services Act convictions quits local force

Officer pled guilty to fraud and was also accused of taking part in a 'drunken bar brawl' at a Midland restaurant
OPP seeking help to locate missing man who may be in Orillia

OPP seeking help to locate missing man who may be in Orillia

The 35-year-old was reported missing from Bancroft but is known to frequent the Orillia area, say OPP
Out-of-control SUV goes airborne before hitting Midland home

Out-of-control SUV goes airborne before hitting Midland home

No injuries reported after vehicle ends up on its roof
Trailer, ATV parked along Highway 400 stolen: OPP

Trailer, ATV parked along Highway 400 stolen: OPP

Owner suffered a flat tire in Port Severn and pulled over to the side of the road temporarily, leaving the trailer behind while getting the tire fixed
Midland man charged in historic sexual assault of a minor

Midland man charged in historic sexual assault of a minor

Police received information about a sexual assault of a minor that took place between 1994 and 1996 in Lake of Bays Township
Several vehicles destroyed in Oro-Medonte blaze (3 photos)

Several vehicles destroyed in Oro-Medonte blaze (3 photos)

The incident happened in an industrial area just south of Orillia and several vehicles were destroyed in the early-morning fire
Two G2 drivers face stunt driving charges in Bracebridge

Two G2 drivers face stunt driving charges in Bracebridge

Police say one driver was clocked at 152 km in a 100 zone, the second at 154 km in an 80 zone
Two impaired drivers nabbed on Highway 11 within 12 hours

Two impaired drivers nabbed on Highway 11 within 12 hours

Motorcyclist, 48, was arrested at 9 a.m.; OPP say the second incident occurred when a vehicle struck the centre median, leading to pair being charged
Fraud charges dropped against Barrie officer, as lawyer questions why she was charged

Fraud charges dropped against Barrie officer, as lawyer questions why she was charged

'Here is an organization that made her out to be a criminal. ... When you charge somebody with proceeds of crime, you don’t know whether they’re a mob boss or not as opposed to a children’s skating teacher,' says defence lawyer
OPP looking for dangerous driver after Highway 12 collision, police chase

OPP looking for dangerous driver after Highway 12 collision, police chase

Suspect vehicle, which fled the scene of collision and ran two red lights, was last seen turning onto Sturgeon Bay Road, say OPP