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Call from concerned citizen lands two area men in hot water

Call from concerned citizen lands two area men in hot water

Driver was charged with impaired and both he and passenger are facing possession and trafficking of opioids charges, say Bracebridge OPP
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Orillia OPP seeks public's help to find missing local woman (Update: located)

Orillia OPP seeks public's help to find missing local woman (Update: located)

The 32-year-old was last seen in Orillia on April 20
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Police seize 9,200 cannabis plants during bust at farm (4 photos)

Police seize 9,200 cannabis plants during bust at farm (4 photos)

Police also seized cannabis buds, clones and a loaded .22 calibre rifle after several citizens called OPP to complain about operation
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Human remains discovered in woods in Huntsville: OPP

Human remains discovered in woods in Huntsville: OPP

OPP officers from Muskoka Crime Unit and Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating after remains were found earlier this week
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Man accused of pulling knife on Orilllia OPP officer

Man accused of pulling knife on Orilllia OPP officer

OPP responded yesterday to an incident regarding regarding a male that refused to leave a local business
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Commissioner asks Peel Police to probe incident between officer, youth at skate park

Commissioner asks Peel Police to probe incident between officer, youth at skate park

The incident occurred at a Gravenhurst skate park on April 18; OPP officer involved has been reassigned to administrative duties until investigation is complete
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Citizen saves boaters after canoe tips, sending pair into frigid water

Citizen saves boaters after canoe tips, sending pair into frigid water

A nearby resident noticed the situation and sprang into action, taking her own small boat out into the lake to save the canoeists
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OPP break up protest in front of MPP's office; no charges laid

OPP break up protest in front of MPP's office; no charges laid

Officers attended, spoke with those present and educated them on the illegal nature of such a gathering at this time due to the COVID-19 restrictions
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Area man accused of impaired driving, sleeping behind the wheel

Area man accused of impaired driving, sleeping behind the wheel

In a separate incident, two were charged with impaired driving when police say they swapped seats after the vehicle crossed into the ditch
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OPP will not arbitrarily stop individuals, vehicles

OPP will not arbitrarily stop individuals, vehicles

OPP officers will focus enforcement on non-compliance in businesses, complaints from the public and unlawful public gatherings
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