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Premier announces plans to hire 200 new OPP officers (8 photos)

Premier announces plans to hire 200 new OPP officers (8 photos)

Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said where the new officers would work is up to the OPP but she also said she expected there would be a focus on the north
OPP issue warning regarding Social Insurance Number phone scam

OPP issue warning regarding Social Insurance Number phone scam

Fraudsters are calling potential victims advising that their SIN has been jeopardized
ATV operator charged with impaired in Thessalon

ATV operator charged with impaired in Thessalon

Officers responded to a call of an ATV in the ditch
$25K worth of items taken during area break-ins: OPP

$25K worth of items taken during area break-ins: OPP

Numerous incidents remain under investigation
Elliot Lake man accused of driving over own truck with stolen skidder

Elliot Lake man accused of driving over own truck with stolen skidder

Police say he stole the skidder in an attempt to free his stuck pickup truck
Wawa man faces Intoxicated in a public place, breach charges

Wawa man faces Intoxicated in a public place, breach charges

Police say they found the accused laying in a grassy area near a residence
Victim identified in homicide investigation near Massey

Victim identified in homicide investigation near Massey

45-year-old woman charged with second degree murder
Sault man charged following domestic dispute

Sault man charged following domestic dispute

The incident took place near Dubreuilville, police say
Traffic complaint leads to impaired charges in Espanola

Traffic complaint leads to impaired charges in Espanola

A Toronto driver has been charged with operation while impaired while another is facing a similar charge after a suspicious vehicle call in Webbwood
Chemical spill blamed for yesterday's Highway 17 closure

Chemical spill blamed for yesterday's Highway 17 closure

Ministry of the Environment was advised, and highway cleaned up by hazardous materials team