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Life lesson: If you're wanted by cops during fire ban, don't light bonfire

Life lesson: If you're wanted by cops during fire ban, don't light bonfire

53-year-old Elliot Lake man arrested after OPP notice people enjoying a beachfront campfire in the middle of current fire ban
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Argument over trailer sale leads to threat charge

Argument over trailer sale leads to threat charge

OPP responded to the incident Tuesday evening; 37-year-old charged with uttering a threat to cause death or bodily harm
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Two thieves in boat caught stealing from island camp: OPP

Two thieves in boat caught stealing from island camp: OPP

Property owner on the North Chanel of Lake Huron alerted police to two trespassers; officers boated to the scene, where they discovered another boat pulled up on the shore
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Driver, passenger arrested after vehicle tries to evade cops

Driver, passenger arrested after vehicle tries to evade cops

OPP say a suspect wanted on an outstanding warrant was seen running through backyards in Thessalon before eventually surrendering to police
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19-year-old charged with assault in Wawa

19-year-old charged with assault in Wawa

OPP responded to early morning incident on May 28
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'Altercation involving vehicle' leads to charges in Wawa

'Altercation involving vehicle' leads to charges in Wawa

32-year-old from Timmins faces assault, impaired driving charges
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Wawa resident charged with assaulting spouse

Wawa resident charged with assaulting spouse

Officers responded to domestic disturbance report on the afternoon of May 26
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Founder of Canadian Carver, Agawa Crafts facing weapons charges

Founder of Canadian Carver, Agawa Crafts facing weapons charges

Gerald A. Demers, 76, accused of multiple weapons offences after OPP conduct a weekend raid at his waterfront home in Batchawana Bay; he sold business in 2019
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Promise of jobs in the Sault triggered human trafficking sting

Promise of jobs in the Sault triggered human trafficking sting

OPP says workers from Mexico were recruited online and promised work permits and good-paying employment in Canada, including at a recycling facility in Sault Ste. Marie
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Lucky catch: Two northern companies hit by 'spear phishing' recoup $950K

Lucky catch: Two northern companies hit by 'spear phishing' recoup $950K

Ontario Provincial Police in Temiskaming Shores managed to recover stolen funds after massive fraud investigation; 'Don't get reeled in — if it seems 'phishy' don't bite!'
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