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Fugitive, wanted in connection with local bank robbery, apprehended

Fugitive, wanted in connection with local bank robbery, apprehended

On July 7, Orillia OPP notified the public that Gauthier had broken his statutory release and police say he is connected to an armed robbery in Alliston
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Child-care operator charged with human trafficking awaits bail hearing

Child-care operator charged with human trafficking awaits bail hearing

Amber Maloney, 36, scheduled to be back in court on Wednesday, Aug. 2
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Botched attempted robbery in downtown Orillia lands duo in jail

Botched attempted robbery in downtown Orillia lands duo in jail

One person was injured after attempting to steal a vehicle; two people from Orillia are each facing multiple charges, say OPP
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Collision at Hwy. 400 ramp sends five to hospital

Collision at Hwy. 400 ramp sends five to hospital

Sunday morning crash remains under investigation, OPP say
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Heavy police presence in Mary, Douglas Street area tonight

Heavy police presence in Mary, Douglas Street area tonight

The OPP are 'advising residents to avoid the area and to stay indoors' while various police units are on the scene for the investigation
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Two women attacked by knife-wielding man at Barrie plaza

Two women attacked by knife-wielding man at Barrie plaza

'He brandished a knife in the second incident and swung it but the woman’s husband intervened and a fight ensued,' said police official
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Police investigating vehicle fire at rail crossing in Oro-Medonte

Police investigating vehicle fire at rail crossing in Oro-Medonte

No one found in area; OPP won't confirm if incident is related to homicide in Penetanguishene
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Man wanted for Orillia bank robbery eluded capture in North Bay

Man wanted for Orillia bank robbery eluded capture in North Bay

'I believe the two of them are suspects in an armed robbery in the Orillia area so my guess is they were just passing through,' says North Bay police official
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Man, 30, killed in Penetanguishene shooting: OPP

Man, 30, killed in Penetanguishene shooting: OPP

Victim in Village Square Mall shooting identified as Jesse Daniel Deschamps
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Rideshare driver threatened with 'large handgun' outside mall

Rideshare driver threatened with 'large handgun' outside mall

Police say rideshare driver was attempting to return some property allegedly found in the car and was abruptly accuses of theft and threatened with gun
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