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Stolen police firearm recovered in Angus: OPP

Stolen police firearm recovered in Angus: OPP

OPP say police-issued Colt C8 rifle was allegedly stolen from a police vehicle on Saturday
Midland man faces slew of charges after mischief rampage

Midland man faces slew of charges after mischief rampage

OPP say 36-year-old man of no fixed address assaulted two officers and caused extensive property damage during Sunday spree
Police issue warning over local online 'sextortion' scams

Police issue warning over local online 'sextortion' scams

Latest incident was reported to police by an area man who immediately blocked the suspect and did not pay the $1,000 being demanded
Georgina man dies after falling through ice on Lake Simcoe

Georgina man dies after falling through ice on Lake Simcoe

Two men fell through the ice while riding an ATV, police said, while urging people to stay off the ice on Lake Simcoe
OPP charge 4 local drivers with impaired in separate weekend incidents

OPP charge 4 local drivers with impaired in separate weekend incidents

Vehicle in ditch, minor collision, and reports from public lead police to suspects
Driver faces impaired, drug charges after crashing into transformer

Driver faces impaired, drug charges after crashing into transformer

Police suspend woman's licence for 90 days after Feb. 4 collision
London police chief apologizes to complainant in hockey case

London police chief apologizes to complainant in hockey case

Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Barrie-born Alex Formenton, Carter Hart and Michael McLeod charged with sexual assault late last month
Police-issued firearm stolen from police vehicle: OPP

Police-issued firearm stolen from police vehicle: OPP

'Our priority is to recover the firearm and ensure the safety of our community,' says OPP
Youth arrested after man seriously injured at Midland residence

Youth arrested after man seriously injured at Midland residence

The 49-year-old man's 'significant ' wounds were caused by an edged weapon, OPP suspect
Masked suspects used wooden bats in assault of male: police

Masked suspects used wooden bats in assault of male: police

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance and police are calling his injuries 'serious in nature'