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Manitoba driver facing multitude of charges after stop near Chapleau

Manitoba driver facing multitude of charges after stop near Chapleau

Police say the driver initially didn't pull over
OPP searching for more clues in fatal Manitoulin crash

OPP searching for more clues in fatal Manitoulin crash

53-year-old driver was killed in a single-vehicle collision on Aug. 18 in Robinson Township; police want to speak to anyone who may have interacted with the victim beforehand
Bruce Mines man charged with impaired in Thessalon

Bruce Mines man charged with impaired in Thessalon

In addition to charges against 19-year-old, driver's licence was suspended and vehicle was impounded
Local car owner uses GPS to track stolen vehicle to Sudbury

Local car owner uses GPS to track stolen vehicle to Sudbury

Sault Ste. Marie resident, 22, charged with theft, opioid possession, possession of break-in tools, and failure to comply with release orders
10-year-old killed in ATV rollover in Johnson Township

10-year-old killed in ATV rollover in Johnson Township

Crash happened Wednesday afternoon; child from Barrie pronounced dead in hospital
Bones found near Ontario highway belong to person missing since 2020

Bones found near Ontario highway belong to person missing since 2020

Police will not confirm the name of the deceased, but said foul play is not suspected
Brampton man accused in Thessalon child abduction freed on bail

Brampton man accused in Thessalon child abduction freed on bail

Manoj Govindbalunikam, 35, was released on Monday under the supervision of a surety; his next court appearance is scheduled for October 5
Desbarats resident accused of impaired boating on Wakomata Lake

Desbarats resident accused of impaired boating on Wakomata Lake

OPP responded to an unwanted person call late Saturday evening
OPP investigating fatal overnight crash on Manitoulin Island

OPP investigating fatal overnight crash on Manitoulin Island

Police responded to the single-vehicle crash shortly after midnight; 53-year-old driver pronounced dead at the scene
Accused child abductor granted bail, but won't be released right away

Accused child abductor granted bail, but won't be released right away

Manoj Govindbalunikam of Brampton is accused of abducting a nine-year-old boy in Thessalon in what the OPP is calling a 'bizarre set of circumstances'