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Heavily damaged tractor trailer stopped in Blind River, driver charged

Heavily damaged tractor trailer stopped in Blind River, driver charged

Police say the vehicle sustained significant damage after hitting a rock cut on Highway 17 somewhere between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie
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Man arrested on Highway 17 holding beer, waving gun at vehicles: OPP

Man arrested on Highway 17 holding beer, waving gun at vehicles: OPP

Accused released from custody with order to appear in court next month
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Police seize crystal meth during RIDE program in Espanola

Police seize crystal meth during RIDE program in Espanola

OPP also found suspected unmarked cigarettes and approximately $3,700 in cash; 41-year-old faces multiple charges
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Thief broke into Blind River apartment, changed lock, moved in: OPP

Thief broke into Blind River apartment, changed lock, moved in: OPP

32-year-old suspect later arrested by Sudbury police
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Blind River couple accuses OPP of wrongful arrest in $2M civil lawsuit

Blind River couple accuses OPP of wrongful arrest in $2M civil lawsuit

Statement of claim alleges officers had no grounds to arrest and charge couple in bitter, ongoing dispute with neighbours
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'This isn't your first rodeo': Judge lets repeat drunk driver serve time on weekends

'This isn't your first rodeo': Judge lets repeat drunk driver serve time on weekends

39-year-old was pulled over in Garden River in July 2022; he asked for permission to serve his sentence on weekends because he had just started a new job
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OPP lays nearly 1,500 impaired driving charges during Festive RIDE campaign

OPP lays nearly 1,500 impaired driving charges during Festive RIDE campaign

During the 47-day campaign that ended on Jan. 2, the OPP stopped 42,464 drivers during 11,421 RIDE initiatives
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Inquest called into OPP shooting of northern Ontario man brandishing toy gun

Inquest called into OPP shooting of northern Ontario man brandishing toy gun

SIU cleared officers in John-Paul George’s 2020 death in community of New Liskeard
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Two Ottawa residents face guns, drug charges after major bust in Echo Bay

Two Ottawa residents face guns, drug charges after major bust in Echo Bay

Police say charges stem from an incident on New Year's Day that was not reported until Jan. 4
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Blind River senior assaulted, pushed into wheelchair: OPP

Blind River senior assaulted, pushed into wheelchair: OPP

Police say the senior tried to leave their apartment several times to get help but was 'pushed back down forcefully in their wheelchair'; 39-year-old faces multiple charges
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