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Orillia OPP charge five drivers with impaired in 24 hours

Orillia OPP charge five drivers with impaired in 24 hours

In one occurrence, a driver was found unresponsive behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped in a live lane
Orillia auxiliary officers launching lock it or lose it campaign

Orillia auxiliary officers launching lock it or lose it campaign

Campaign is in response to recent complaints of vehicles being entered at local parks and trail entrances, say OPP
130 charges laid following Tay Township police pursuit

130 charges laid following Tay Township police pursuit

Officers seized suspected cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, weapons, and Canadian currency
Orillia's OPP detachment set to reopen ... with restrictions

Orillia's OPP detachment set to reopen ... with restrictions

Detachment has been closed to the public since Jan. 4, 2021
Police search for suspect after 'very disgusting' spitting incident

Police search for suspect after 'very disgusting' spitting incident

'This would be assault at any time, but particularly concerning considering the times we are in with COVID so prevalent,' says police official
OPP seek help locating bronze statue stolen from Matchedash Street

OPP seek help locating bronze statue stolen from Matchedash Street

Six-foot tall, bronze statue depicts a woman standing over a large seashell with a water jug on her shoulder and is valued at over $4000
Orillia OPP seeking help to locate missing local teen (update: located)

Orillia OPP seeking help to locate missing local teen (update: located)

The 15-year-old has been located, OPP say
Two drivers facing impaired charges following recent stops

Two drivers facing impaired charges following recent stops

Both stops happened late last week
OPP seize suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine during traffic stop

OPP seize suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine during traffic stop

Four people face numerous charges following a traffic stop on Andrew Street in Orillia
Man charged with multiple sexual offences by Orillia OPP's crime unit

Man charged with multiple sexual offences by Orillia OPP's crime unit

An investigation began earlier this month and the suspect was arrested over the weekend