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Barrie police officer facing fraud charges after 'complex and lengthy probe'

Barrie police officer facing fraud charges after 'complex and lengthy probe'

Police say Const. Nicole Hankin has been absent from active duty since mid-November 2018; Unspecified allegations date back several years
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OPP street crime unit seizes over $15K in drugs during warrants

OPP street crime unit seizes over $15K in drugs during warrants

Three people, including a 34-year-old man from Oro-Medonte Township, face numerous charges in wake of investigation
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Lengthy drug and weapons investigation leads to numerous charges

Lengthy drug and weapons investigation leads to numerous charges

Various drugs, guns, ammunition and currency seized as part of arrests
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Crime stats in Oro-Medonte fall, but 'anxiety higher than normal:' OPP

Crime stats in Oro-Medonte fall, but 'anxiety higher than normal:' OPP

'We have noticed an increase in disturbances, such as familial arguments, familial disputes, people arguing,' says official of pandemic's influence
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Orillia OPP find rifles, ammunition in abandoned local rental unit

Orillia OPP find rifles, ammunition in abandoned local rental unit

Two Orillia men each face a pair of firearms charges after lengthy investigation, OPP says
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Son charged with murdering mom in 'shocking' Ramara incident

Son charged with murdering mom in 'shocking' Ramara incident

'It’s definitely a shocking incident,' says OPP official; Michael Lahay faces first-degree murder and attempted murder charges in wake of violent attack on Monck Road
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Orillia OPP laid three impaired charges on Valentine's Day

Orillia OPP laid three impaired charges on Valentine's Day

The charges were laid in the Townships of Oro-Medonte and Ramara
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Police seek missing woman who may be in Orillia area (Update: located)

Police seek missing woman who may be in Orillia area (Update: located)

Police say she was last seen on Sunday
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OPP identify victim in Ramara Township homicide

OPP identify victim in Ramara Township homicide

Michael Lahay, 30, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Wendy Lahay, 47
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Car crashes into Coldwater Road home; minor injuries reported

Car crashes into Coldwater Road home; minor injuries reported

'One driver is going to be charged with fail to stop at red light,' says Orillia OPP official.
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