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OPP explains why car crashes cause lengthy highway closures

OPP explains why car crashes cause lengthy highway closures

Drivers were stuck waiting up to seven hours on Highway 17 after a recent fatal accident; some were upset by the lack of communication from the OPP
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Single-vehicle crash leads to impaired charges in Wawa

Single-vehicle crash leads to impaired charges in Wawa

Police responded to the crash on Sept. 27
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Three people face assault charges in Wawa

Three people face assault charges in Wawa

Officers responded to the incident on Sept. 26
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Investigation leads to seizure of crack, oxycodone

Investigation leads to seizure of crack, oxycodone

One person has been arrested
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Fatality reported in weekend Highway 17 crash (update: photos added)

Fatality reported in weekend Highway 17 crash (update: photos added)

Two others taken to hospital with serious injuries
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Highway 17 reopened following afternoon crash (update)

Highway 17 reopened following afternoon crash (update)

A collision closed traffic in both ways on Highway 17 around 4 p.m.
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Wiikwemkoong shelter in place order lifted, suspect in custody

Wiikwemkoong shelter in place order lifted, suspect in custody

Public Safety Alert was issued province-wide on Tuesday indicating the subject was 'armed and dangerous'
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OPP search for Wikwemikong man believed armed and dangerous

OPP search for Wikwemikong man believed armed and dangerous

Schools closed today after OPP said Tuesday they're looking for 39-year-old Luke Naokeegijig
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Traffic stop leads to multiple charges

Traffic stop leads to multiple charges

Police say the Sault Ste. Marie resident was wanted on numerous warrants stemming from incidents in Elliot Lake
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Driver clocked at more than 195km/h on Highway 17

Driver clocked at more than 195km/h on Highway 17

33-year-old from Quebec was driving more than twice the speed limit between Blind River and Bruce Mines, police say
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