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The mystery of the missing Elliot Lake deer statues has been solved: Police

The mystery of the missing Elliot Lake deer statues has been solved: Police

Officers arrested an area man after a recycling business in Sudbury contacted OPP about some copper brought in to be recycled
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Should small towns pay for policing? This one says no

Should small towns pay for policing? This one says no

Mattawa’s motion asks the province to foot the bill for small town OPP services
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OPP spots 2-year-old ATV passenger wearing foam helmet

OPP spots 2-year-old ATV passenger wearing foam helmet

Three ATVs had unlicenced youth operators and four were towed for not having insurance
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'Senseless loss': Motorcycle deaths spiking, OPP warns

'Senseless loss': Motorcycle deaths spiking, OPP warns

Thirty-six motorcyclists have died on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year, compared to 23 at the same time last year
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'Awful way to die': Man gets life in prison for brutal stabbing of best friend

'Awful way to die': Man gets life in prison for brutal stabbing of best friend

Convicted of second-degree murder, Brad Southwind was sentenced last week for the 'horrific' stabbing death of Joseph Topping in Elliot Lake in February 2018
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UPDATE: 65-year-old killed in Highway 17 head-on collision

UPDATE: 65-year-old killed in Highway 17 head-on collision

Victim from Elliot Lake pronounced dead at the scene, while three others taken to hospital
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Machete, $30K in suspected drugs seized during traffic stop

Machete, $30K in suspected drugs seized during traffic stop

OPP say officers pulled over the vehicle going twice the speed limit in Garden River First Nation
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As cases climb, OPP urges public to report impaired drivers

As cases climb, OPP urges public to report impaired drivers

'Unfortunately, an increasing amount of impaired drivers have continued to endanger the lives of those on our roads and waterways'
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OPP stress safety after spike in 'senseless' motorcyclist deaths

OPP stress safety after spike in 'senseless' motorcyclist deaths

Excessive speed, loss of control and improper passing are among the driver actions behind the crashes
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U.S. driver on Hwy. 17 had open bottle of whisky in the car: OPP

U.S. driver on Hwy. 17 had open bottle of whisky in the car: OPP

37-year-old from Wisconsin was pulled over Thursday night in North Shore Township
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