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Here's how modern-day scammers go after your money

Here's how modern-day scammers go after your money

It's vital to recognize and understand how your money can be stolen today, police warn
Orillia woman charged for driving almost 60 km/h over speed limit

Orillia woman charged for driving almost 60 km/h over speed limit

The 61-year-old local woman was driving 139 km/h in 80 km/h zone, police say
Drivers suffer minor injuries in Severn collision

Drivers suffer minor injuries in Severn collision

Two-vehicle crash occurred at Highway 12 and Vasey Road
Ten charged in 3 hours for using phones while driving: OPP

Ten charged in 3 hours for using phones while driving: OPP

Driving while using a handheld communication device results in a fine of $615 and three to six demerit points, police warn motorists
Local 'bad actor' faces almost 4 years in prison, must pay back $860K

Local 'bad actor' faces almost 4 years in prison, must pay back $860K

Mikhail Vasiliev set to be extradited to New Jersey in LockBit ransomware case after judge says cybercrime is a 'serious crime'
2 charged after search warrant turns up cocaine, fentanyl, oxycodone

2 charged after search warrant turns up cocaine, fentanyl, oxycodone

Investigation that started in February resulted in arrests on Barrie Road in Orillia; A 67-year-old Orillia man is among the two charged
OPP looking for witnesses after fatal Highway 400 crash

OPP looking for witnesses after fatal Highway 400 crash

OPP says three people fled the scene on foot following collision Thursday morning
Witnesses sought after man killed in single-vehicle crash: OPP

Witnesses sought after man killed in single-vehicle crash: OPP

The 31-year-old driver of a Mini Cooper, which crashed into a ditch, was pronounced dead at the scene Wednesday
'Disturbing': Fraudsters spoof area man's cellphone, steal $15K

'Disturbing': Fraudsters spoof area man's cellphone, steal $15K

'This money is probably gone and never to be seen again,' says police official following incident on Tuesday
Oro-Medonte traffic stop leads to drug charges for teens, adult

Oro-Medonte traffic stop leads to drug charges for teens, adult

Fentanyl, cocaine seized during traffic stop Monday on Highway 11, say OPP