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Rama Police nab wanted man during traffic stop in Orillia

Rama Police nab wanted man during traffic stop in Orillia

The male driver was discovered to be a suspended driver in possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, police say
Orillia OPP seize cocaine, sword in drug trafficking investigation

Orillia OPP seize cocaine, sword in drug trafficking investigation

Six people from Orillia and area are facing multiple charges as a result of the investigation at a residence on Matchedash Street
Highway 400 southbound closed at Waubaushene bridge (update: reopened)

Highway 400 southbound closed at Waubaushene bridge (update: reopened)

Highway has been reopened
Multiple vehicle crash shuts down Highway 11 at Line 13 (UPDATE: Highway reopened)

Multiple vehicle crash shuts down Highway 11 at Line 13 (UPDATE: Highway reopened)

There were no major injuries sustained in the afternoon crash, but the highway is expected to be closed for some time, OPP say
Three face drug charges after vehicle flees police, gets stuck in snow

Three face drug charges after vehicle flees police, gets stuck in snow

Officers seized cocaine, Canadian currency following police pursuit; A 30-year-old Orillia man is facing multiple charges
Impaired charge laid after tip about vehicle stuck in driveway

Impaired charge laid after tip about vehicle stuck in driveway

The 23-year-old driver had his driver's licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days, OPP say
OPP nab impaired snowmobiler during routine trail patrol

OPP nab impaired snowmobiler during routine trail patrol

The 45-year-old's licence has been suspended for 90 days and the snowmobile has been impounded for seven days, police say
OPP investigating attempted abduction involving two young girls in Angus

OPP investigating attempted abduction involving two young girls in Angus

Police say incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. as woman tried to grab two 10-year-olds on Our Lady of Grace Catholic School property
Trio of local hunters facing fines, sanctions after illegal moose hunt

Trio of local hunters facing fines, sanctions after illegal moose hunt

With the assistance of a canine unit, officers located a second cow moose that had been shot and left to spoil, close to the original kill site in Gravenhurst
Highway 400 closed through Barrie following separate incidents

Highway 400 closed through Barrie following separate incidents

Police investigating after a person fell from the Anne Street bridge; There was also an unrelated crash in the southbound lanes