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OPP officer guilty of sex assault fired after years on paid leave

OPP officer guilty of sex assault fired after years on paid leave

'The corrupt, disgraceful and criminal behaviour of this individual is inconsistent with the exemplary conduct of OPP members and our values of serving Ontarians with pride, professionalism and honour,' Commissioner says
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Fraudsters scammed Ontarians out of $531M last year: OPP

Fraudsters scammed Ontarians out of $531M last year: OPP

On average, seniors lose 33 per cent more than other demographics, accounting for more than $138M in 2022
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Washout closes highway between Chapleau, Wawa

Washout closes highway between Chapleau, Wawa

Closure expected to last a couple of days
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Wawa man, 67, arrested on back-to-back days

Wawa man, 67, arrested on back-to-back days

Accused of break-and-enter on Friday, man arrested again on Saturday for allegedly breaching release conditions and obstructing a peace officer
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Northern Ontario 12-year-old accused of break-in, pointing gun at cops

Northern Ontario 12-year-old accused of break-in, pointing gun at cops

Scary incident occurred on June 11 at a Fort Frances business; youth suspect faces four charges, including assaulting a peace officer with a weapon
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'Zero tolerance': Illegal bonfires keep East Algoma OPP busy

'Zero tolerance': Illegal bonfires keep East Algoma OPP busy

Latest Incident occurred in Blind River on June 7; 'In the current dry conditions, these are serious matters that put lives, property and infrastructure at risk'
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Collision closes Highway 17 west of Iron Bridge (update: one lane open)

Collision closes Highway 17 west of Iron Bridge (update: one lane open)

Highway closed at Beaton Road, reports MTO
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Yes, police will lay charges if you light a bonfire

Yes, police will lay charges if you light a bonfire

Elliot Lake man charged with lighting a backyard fire during current fire ban; offence carries a possible $880 fine under the Forest Fires Prevention Act
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13-year-old facing more charges in sex assault investigation

13-year-old facing more charges in sex assault investigation

Suspect was originally arrested last month; two more alleged victims have come forward
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Pellet gun that 'looked very real' triggers high school lockdown

Pellet gun that 'looked very real' triggers high school lockdown

OPP were called to Elliot Lake Secondary School after photos of gun started circulating on social media; police later discovered that pellet gun was modified to look genuine
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