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Man arrested on Highway 17 after loaded gun and $20K found in vehicle

Man arrested on Highway 17 after loaded gun and $20K found in vehicle

What began as a routine traffic stop on Highway 17 quickly escalated into a major arrest when OPP officers uncovered a loaded firearm and bundles of cash inside a vehicle
New Brunswick trucker facing impaired charges in Sudbury

New Brunswick trucker facing impaired charges in Sudbury

Police pulled over swerving commercial motor vehicle on Highway 17 on March 29 and charged driver
Missing licence plate leads to trouble for driver in Garden River

Missing licence plate leads to trouble for driver in Garden River

38-year-old facing charges of impaired by alcohol and drugs, cannabis readily available
OPP warn of smishing scams

OPP warn of smishing scams

Smishing messages often appear to come from financial institutions, courier companies, online retailers or government agencies
Man with Sault connections wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Man with Sault connections wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Nicholas Pears, 57, being sought after breach of his statutory release, police say
Man charged with impaired after erratic driving

Man charged with impaired after erratic driving

He received a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days
OPP lay impaired driving charges after vehicle spotted in a ditch

OPP lay impaired driving charges after vehicle spotted in a ditch

He received a 90-day license suspension, and his vehicle was impounded for seven days
Highway 17 rollover causes significant damage to vehicle

Highway 17 rollover causes significant damage to vehicle

The driver had minor injuries but did not need medical attention
Police search for missing Garden River man

Police search for missing Garden River man

31-year-old was last seen wearing red pants, white sweater and a black leather jacket
How fast could you distinguish between a real gun and a replica?

How fast could you distinguish between a real gun and a replica?

Public Safety Threat: OPP reports 'worrying increase' in the number of facsimile firearms now used in crimes