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Highway 17 in Goulais River area affected by collision (updated)

Highway 17 in Goulais River area affected by collision (updated)

Incident reported around 12:30 p.m.
Refusal to show vaccination proof led to Sudbury officer's arrest

Refusal to show vaccination proof led to Sudbury officer's arrest

Greater Sudbury Police constable Melisa Rancourt was arrested for resisting a peace officer and trespassing after refusing to show proof of vaccination at the Espanola Rec. Centre on Sunday
OPP unveils plans to crack down on 'criminality' in tow industry

OPP unveils plans to crack down on 'criminality' in tow industry

Successful applicants will remain on the OPP Tow List for one year and are subject to suspension and removal from the list
Sudbury police constable charged with resisting police, trespassing in Espanola

Sudbury police constable charged with resisting police, trespassing in Espanola

Charges result from weekend incident at a public gathering at the Espanola Recreation Centre 
Three arrested in Northern Ontario $8M drug bust

Three arrested in Northern Ontario $8M drug bust

Police seized weapons, cash, drugs after taking down illegal cannabis grow operation
31-year-old charged following disturbance call near Bruce Mines

31-year-old charged following disturbance call near Bruce Mines

31-year-old accused of physically assaulting homeowner
Traffic stop near Thessalon leads to impaired driving charges

Traffic stop near Thessalon leads to impaired driving charges

Open liquor and suspected cannabis were located during a vehicle search, police say
OPP investigating homicide in Chapleau

OPP investigating homicide in Chapleau

Police say 62-year-old Leo Brunette was found dead on September 12; one person faces murder charges as a result
OPP to focus on the 'Big Four' over the Labour Day Weekend

OPP to focus on the 'Big Four' over the Labour Day Weekend

'Big Four' includes alcohol/drug impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, and seatbelt safety
Suspended sentence for mother charged in triple-fatal New Year’s crash

Suspended sentence for mother charged in triple-fatal New Year’s crash

Uche Osagie pleaded guilty on Aug. 12 to careless driving causing bodily harm, three other charges dropped