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Police warn of online Taylor Swift ticket scam after pair duped

Police warn of online Taylor Swift ticket scam after pair duped

Police have received two reports of victims losing money in Facebook Marketplace transactions
SIU clears OPP officer who fired ARWEN at autistic teen

SIU clears OPP officer who fired ARWEN at autistic teen

SIU says 16-year-old, who had a knife, threatened to kill officers after he allegedly assaulted two family members during 'mental health crisis' this summer
Two-vehicle crash in Penetanguishene results in impaired charges

Two-vehicle crash in Penetanguishene results in impaired charges

One of the two involved in the collision left the roadway and struck a utility pole
Local correctional officer charged with breach of trust: OPP

Local correctional officer charged with breach of trust: OPP

A 23-year-old Ramara Township man, a correctional officer at Penetanguishene's super jail allegedly brought contraband items into the jail
Adult dog, six puppies perish in Elmvale shed fire

Adult dog, six puppies perish in Elmvale shed fire

'We did find the remnants of maybe a heat lamp in there, something maybe for the puppies to keep warm,' says Springwater Fire official
Todd Pittman officially takes reins of Southern Georgian Bay OPP

Todd Pittman officially takes reins of Southern Georgian Bay OPP

'Todd is a forward-thinking leader,' OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique says after formally confirming Pittman to detachment's top role
Orillia LTC home homicide 'could have been prevented:' family

Orillia LTC home homicide 'could have been prevented:' family

'We feel that there needs to be accountability on behalf of the home,' says victim's stepdaughter, who says family is reeling after alleged assault led to death
Area man charged in Québec child sexual exploitation investigation

Area man charged in Québec child sexual exploitation investigation

William McKee, 37, among 29 people facing charges, according to OPP
Police investigating homicide at Orillia long-term care home

Police investigating homicide at Orillia long-term care home

Man, 88, died Nov. 24 following assault at Orillia long-term care home 11 days earlier: OPP
Scarborough man charged in Tay sexual assault investigation

Scarborough man charged in Tay sexual assault investigation

Jamie Wade Miller, 24, faces slew of charges including kidnapping, forcible confinement, child luring and sexual assault with a weapon