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Mississauga man drowns in Lake Simcoe following frantic search

Mississauga man drowns in Lake Simcoe following frantic search

Police say victim 'consumed a large quantity of alcohol and an unknown quantity of narcotics' while visiting a boat docked in the area
Multiple tips help Orillia OPP nab impaired driver

Multiple tips help Orillia OPP nab impaired driver

Police received several concerned calls before locating the suspect in West Ridge area shortly after midnight
Man charged with impaired after report of erratic driver in Ramara

Man charged with impaired after report of erratic driver in Ramara

The Etobicoke man was charged on Highway 12
Orillia man, 73, charged with impaired driving on Highway 11

Orillia man, 73, charged with impaired driving on Highway 11

Police say the incident took place in the early morning hours of June 16; A call from a citizen prompted arrest
Midland motel manager facing human trafficking related charges

Midland motel manager facing human trafficking related charges

In March, OPP officers responded to a report of inappropriate activity towards paying motel guests. Further investigation led to offences dating back to 2018
Cumberland Beach teen faces impaired driving charges

Cumberland Beach teen faces impaired driving charges

Police say the 19-year-old driver was impaired and the passenger was not wearing a seatbelt
Barrie resident charged with manslaughter following overdose in Alliston

Barrie resident charged with manslaughter following overdose in Alliston

Second Barrie resident also faces trafficking charges following OPP investigation
Masked, knife-wielding men try to steal bike from man on rail trail

Masked, knife-wielding men try to steal bike from man on rail trail

The incident took place on June 12 on the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail between Line 13 and Line 14
Driver fails to stop at light, faces impaired charges

Driver fails to stop at light, faces impaired charges

Police say the accused was stopped after he didn't stop for traffic light in Bracebridge
Windsurfer rescued from Lake Simcoe expected to survive

Windsurfer rescued from Lake Simcoe expected to survive

The 68-year-old Georgina man was spotted floating in the water Friday afternoon