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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
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.
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'
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
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
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
Wanted federal offender known to frequent northern Ontario

Wanted federal offender known to frequent northern Ontario

Police services are trying to track down Jeffery Avery, who’s known to frequent the North Bay and Sudbury areas
Delivery driver threatened with machete in Searchmont: police

Delivery driver threatened with machete in Searchmont: police

Suspect apprehended with the aid of the North East Region Canine unit
One charged following break and enter in Echo Bay

One charged following break and enter in Echo Bay

Police reviewed video footage and had descriptors of the suspect
Suspect arrested after break-ins captured on video

Suspect arrested after break-ins captured on video

35-year-old faces multiple theft-related charges