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Tipster leads Sudbury police to wanted federal offender

Tipster leads Sudbury police to wanted federal offender

Greater Sudbury Police say Tyler Closs, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, was captured thanks to a community member who spotted him in town and phoned authorities
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Three charged with first-degree murder in Batchewana stabbing

Three charged with first-degree murder in Batchewana stabbing

Two of the three suspects were arrested initially and then re-arrested after the 19-year-old victim was taken off life support
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Wanted federal offender has ties to northern Ontario

Wanted federal offender has ties to northern Ontario

26-year-old Tyler Closs, a man well-known to Greater Sudbury Police, is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his statutory release
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Propane explosion rips apart RV at northern campground

Propane explosion rips apart RV at northern campground

65-year-old man sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries from Saturday blast
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Youth hockey player will testify at Sudbury cop's trial

Youth hockey player will testify at Sudbury cop's trial

The 12-year-old player involved in the charges against GSPS Const. Melisa Rancourt will testify at her trial, scheduled for Sept. 17 and 18
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Police identify remains of man found north of Sault 7 years ago

Police identify remains of man found north of Sault 7 years ago

Remains were found on a cliff overlooking Montreal River Harbour in July 2017; OPP are not releasing the man's identity 'to respect the family's wishes'
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Driver charged with impaired after traffic stop on Trunk Road

Driver charged with impaired after traffic stop on Trunk Road

Police initially stopped vehicle for 'travelling at a high rate of speed'
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Dog owner faces charges after disturbance call from beach-goers

Dog owner faces charges after disturbance call from beach-goers

OPP say man, 32, charged with dangerous driving, assaulting a peace officer and failing to stop for police
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Family of young stabbing victim says 'he was just starting life'

Family of young stabbing victim says 'he was just starting life'

Loved ones are preparing to say their final goodbyes to 19-year-old Brandan Pellow after a violent incident in Batchewana First Nation left him brain dead and on life support
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OPP urges drivers to give roadside emergency workers the space they need

OPP urges drivers to give roadside emergency workers the space they need

Almost 1,300 drivers were charged in 2023 for failing to comply with provincial 'move over' law
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