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OPP issue warning after potent synthetic opioid found in seized pills

OPP issue warning after potent synthetic opioid found in seized pills

Isotonitazene, a non-fentanyl synthetic opioid, is believed to be five -10 times more potent than fentanyl
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant known to frequent Sudbury

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant known to frequent Sudbury

Ho-Wayne Walker was serving a six-year sentence for weapons and assault charges
Erratic driving leads to impaired charge: OPP

Erratic driving leads to impaired charge: OPP

Police say the 23-year-old was seen speeding and weaving in and out of traffic
Driver fled crash scene near Heyden: OPP

Driver fled crash scene near Heyden: OPP

Collision occurred early Saturday morning on Highway 17
Wider use of cryptocurrency means need for due diligence: police

Wider use of cryptocurrency means need for due diligence: police

The OPP reminds everyone that there are ways to be protected from cryptocurrency scams
OPP investigates 11 domestic incidents in February

OPP investigates 11 domestic incidents in February

Of the investigated incidents, two led to someone being charged
Family dispute leads to charges near Wawa: OPP

Family dispute leads to charges near Wawa: OPP

The incident occurred on February 24
15-year-old charged with arson in Wawa fire investigation

15-year-old charged with arson in Wawa fire investigation

Crews responded to the suspicious fire last Friday
Three arrested in relation to Echo Bay break and enter

Three arrested in relation to Echo Bay break and enter

A property check was conducted at the local landfill site on Watson Road
Hwy 17 fatal crash victim identified

Hwy 17 fatal crash victim identified

68-year-old Connie Halverson was pronounced dead at the scene