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OPP say death of Justin Evans 'not criminally suspicious'

OPP say death of Justin Evans 'not criminally suspicious'

'It’s been a very complex and difficult investigation,' says OPP investigator, noting the family has 'been through excruciating emotional pain'
OPP investigating thefts from vehicles

OPP investigating thefts from vehicles

Officers located the suspect several blocks away, thanks to witness information
Trio charged for illegally dumping trash along Oro-Medonte road

Trio charged for illegally dumping trash along Oro-Medonte road

'What these people did was awful, we had to bring in a lot of resources and it cost us a lot of time,' says township official, noting trio are from 'neighbouring community'
Boy who found $100 in the schoolyard rewarded for good deed

Boy who found $100 in the schoolyard rewarded for good deed

Officer recently surprised the boy with the cash and a heartfelt congratulations for his honesty
Collisions, fatalities a reminder for cyclists, drivers to be safe

Collisions, fatalities a reminder for cyclists, drivers to be safe

Roads are for the enjoyment and transportation of everyone, including cyclists who are reminded that a bike is considered a vehicle, by law
Catalytic converter stolen during day from car parked in Orillia lot

Catalytic converter stolen during day from car parked in Orillia lot

There have been a rash of thefts of the precious metal devices, say OPP; 'I'm worried they might do it again,' says theft victim of crime that cost her $2,000 to repair
Late-night break-in 'scary' for Ramara residents inside home

Late-night break-in 'scary' for Ramara residents inside home

'Things like this never happen here,' says homeowner of isolated area; OPP are still investigating the break and enter that occurred Sunday night
Local senior faces obstruction charge in Justin Evans investigation

Local senior faces obstruction charge in Justin Evans investigation

A hiker found the remains, later identified as missing Gravenhurst man Justin Evans, on May 19: OPP
Back-to-back fires destroy Tiny Township house over weekend

Back-to-back fires destroy Tiny Township house over weekend

Three people were safely evacuated, only silo and part of back deck remain; cause remains unknown
Transport truck flees after pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries

Transport truck flees after pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries

Pedestrian mounted truck, a confrontation ensued that led to injury; OPP seeking help to track down driver