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Frozen waterways pose unnecessary risks for snowmobilers: OPP

Frozen waterways pose unnecessary risks for snowmobilers: OPP

With close to 40 per cent of the 145 fatalities occurring on frozen lakes and rivers, these locations account for the highest number of snowmobile deaths
Man arrested after inappropriate online relationship with 12 and 13-year-olds: OPP

Man arrested after inappropriate online relationship with 12 and 13-year-olds: OPP

Police arrested Franco Pileggi, 42, after an investigation into online child sexual exploitation
41-year-old threatened to use 'baseball bats' on someone: OPP

41-year-old threatened to use 'baseball bats' on someone: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police were called to Ball Park Road in Serpent River First Nation at around 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 4
Harassment victim had car plowed in, driveway blocked: police

Harassment victim had car plowed in, driveway blocked: police

After being arrested for harassment, police say the accused was released is alleged to have plowed snow around the complainant's car at their place of work and blocked their driveway at their home
Man charged with damaging motel room, assaulting officer with a sandwich

Man charged with damaging motel room, assaulting officer with a sandwich

Once in custody, OPP allege the suspect threw a breakfast sandwich at an officer
Three-vehicle collision reported on Highway 556

Three-vehicle collision reported on Highway 556

In a message sent just after noon, the Aweres Fire and Rescue spokesperson said the incident has now been cleared
OPP warn of fraudsters impersonating police, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

OPP warn of fraudsters impersonating police, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Individuals are apparently using the OPP's non-emergency telephone number for bank investigator scams
35-year-old accused of breaking into Mississauga First Nation home

35-year-old accused of breaking into Mississauga First Nation home

OPP say the accused was prohibited from being on the First Nation pursuant to the Mississauga First Nation Community Protection Law
Owner charged after dogs injure neighbour's dog

Owner charged after dogs injure neighbour's dog

Police say the owner allowed their dogs to leave their property and enter a nearby property, where they attacked that property owner's dog
Sudbury man arrested in connection with murder in Jocelyn Township

Sudbury man arrested in connection with murder in Jocelyn Township

The East Algoma OPP crime unit is continuing the investigation under direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service