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Wanted federal offender caught in Peterborough

Wanted federal offender caught in Peterborough

Warrant issued after man breached supervision order Feb. 15; Derek Powell declared dangerous offender by Barrie judge several years ago
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Knife 'violently displayed' during Bayfield St. robbery: police

Knife 'violently displayed' during Bayfield St. robbery: police

Police say male suspect made a 'serious threat' to the store's loss prevention officer before leaving the store
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Vandal uses chainsaw to cut down township's first speed camera

Vandal uses chainsaw to cut down township's first speed camera

Official says it's 'really unfortunate' someone would go to such lengths
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Wanted man declared 'dangerous offender' by local judge in 2012

Wanted man declared 'dangerous offender' by local judge in 2012

Derek Powell's previous convictions include assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, assaulting a peace officer and making death threats
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Man sentenced to four years for sex offences involving minor

Man sentenced to four years for sex offences involving minor

Court documents show incidents occurred between October 2015 and April 2018
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Driver charged after child found riding in recliner in van

Driver charged after child found riding in recliner in van

Vehicle was pulled over after running stop sign, police say
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Violent criminal known to frequent area on the lam

Violent criminal known to frequent area on the lam

Derek Powell, 54, serving 7 1/2 years for slew of offences. Known to visit Simcoe County, York Region, Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough and Durham Region
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Christian Island resident charged after trying to kick in home's door

Christian Island resident charged after trying to kick in home's door

The 30-year-old is facing multiple charges including being intoxicated in a public place, police say
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Driver passed out behind wheel of running car faces charges: OPP

Driver passed out behind wheel of running car faces charges: OPP

When roused by the officer, the driver 'was confused and disoriented'; OPP say tests revealed the man's blood alcohol content three times over the legal limit
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Quick police action saves Canadian company more than $600,000

Quick police action saves Canadian company more than $600,000

'It is estimated that only 5-10 per cent of victims report their frauds ... so one can only imagine the volume of spear phishing that is occurring within Canada,' warns official
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