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Highway 17 reopens east of Sault after fatal crash (update)

Highway 17 reopens east of Sault after fatal crash (update)

Crash Friday night had all lanes closed into the early hours of Saturday morning
Manitoulin OPP investigate text images of dead bodies, body parts

Manitoulin OPP investigate text images of dead bodies, body parts

Violent text message extortion scam alert issued; message threatens that if payment is not sent, you and your family may be targeted and harmed
Cabin search north of the Sault leads to seizure of 12 firearms

Cabin search north of the Sault leads to seizure of 12 firearms

A 57-year-old from West Nipissing has been charged as a result of the investigation
Veteran inspector 'disturbed' by Ontario abduction case

Veteran inspector 'disturbed' by Ontario abduction case

Police have announced a $100,000 reward for information that leads to the location of Elnaz Hajtamiri, who was abducted one year ago today from a Wasaga Beach home
Florida man arrested for failing to stop at Canadian border in Sault

Florida man arrested for failing to stop at Canadian border in Sault

OPP used spike belt to stop vehicle near North Bay, after earlier attempt to stop vehicle near Sudbury fails
Erratic driving near Thessalon, Bruce Mines leads to charges

Erratic driving near Thessalon, Bruce Mines leads to charges

OPP responded to reports that a pickup truck was 'travelling at a high rate of speed, forcing oncoming traffic to the shoulder on Highway 17 near Bruce Mines'
Domestic disturbance leads to assault charge

Domestic disturbance leads to assault charge

51-year-old charged on Jan. 2 in Dubreuilville
Brand new snowmobile stolen from Blind River dealership

Brand new snowmobile stolen from Blind River dealership

The snowmobile is believed to have been taken between January 4 and the early-morning hours of January 5
Busy holidays for Sault OPP

Busy holidays for Sault OPP

Detachment responded to 17 crashes since Dec. 22
Two face break-and-enter charges

Two face break-and-enter charges

Police respond with Emergency Response Team and dogs