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It was a deadly long weekend on Ontario roads: OPP

It was a deadly long weekend on Ontario roads: OPP

Four fatal crashes claimed five lives; OPP officers laid 6,246 traffic-related charges during Operation Impact and aggressive driving topped the list of offences
Trio of Orillians arrested following drug trafficking investigation

Trio of Orillians arrested following drug trafficking investigation

Cocaine, Canadian currency and suspected counterfeit money was discovered and seized; An Orillia youth and two adults face multiple charges
Barrie police officer to stand trial in 2018 suspect shooting

Barrie police officer to stand trial in 2018 suspect shooting

Mike Chytuk charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm following Special Investigations Unit probe; Robbery suspect suffered gunshot wound during pursuit
Christian Island man charged with impaired driving

Christian Island man charged with impaired driving

OPP officers responded to 25 traffic-related calls from the public and removed three drivers and their vehicles for seven days for stunt driving on area roads
Gravenhurst driver charged when RIDE check leads police to 200 grams of suspected cannabis

Gravenhurst driver charged when RIDE check leads police to 200 grams of suspected cannabis

The RIDE check was conducted in Guelph-Eramosa Township
OPP nab two suspects after armed robbery at Atherley Road business

OPP nab two suspects after armed robbery at Atherley Road business

Female suspect demanded a woman hand over her money and phone while a male suspect pointed a weapon; The pair then fled the scene
OPP will be on local roads this weekend to stop 'senseless deaths'

OPP will be on local roads this weekend to stop 'senseless deaths'

OPP say they've responded to 209 fatal motor vehicle collisions so far this year and say speeding is a factor in many of those deaths
Woman facing impaired by drug charges after fleeing collision: police

Woman facing impaired by drug charges after fleeing collision: police

35-year-old charged after driving into parked vehicle in Dunnville then fleeing short distance on foot: OPP
'Party boat' operator arrested for impaired; liquor seized

'Party boat' operator arrested for impaired; liquor seized

Toronto man arrested near Snake Island over the weekend
Woman charged after alleged assaults on police officer, DOMB employee

Woman charged after alleged assaults on police officer, DOMB employee

Rama woman assaulted three people downtown while intoxicated, police say; 'We are deeply concerned by the incident,' says DOMB