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Charge in cold-case killing reduced to second-degree murder

Charge in cold-case killing reduced to second-degree murder

Robert MacQueen originally charged with first-degree murder two years ago in connection with 1994 killing of Katherine Janeiro
Replica firearm seized at plaza Easter Sunday: Police

Replica firearm seized at plaza Easter Sunday: Police

18 males detained following citizen’s call, two charged with weapons dangerous
Arrest made in numerous break-ins in area

Arrest made in numerous break-ins in area

Incidents occurred at local business between April 1 and 5, police say
Police cracking down on seatbelt infractions this weekend

Police cracking down on seatbelt infractions this weekend

OPP has responded to nine seatbelt-related fatalities so far this year
Another arrest made in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction case

Another arrest made in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction case

A warrant remains outstanding for Deshawn Davis, but OPP arrested a 35-year-old Etobicoke resident earlier this week and laid kidnapping charges
Midland man charged with impaired after striking several curbs

Midland man charged with impaired after striking several curbs

Police say driver was first spotted south of Orillia on Highway 11, speeding and cutting off other motorists
Three charged after alleged robbery during test drive

Three charged after alleged robbery during test drive

Provincial police say victim in Springwater forced from vehicle that was advertised for sale online
Driver accused of assaulting police, damaging cruiser

Driver accused of assaulting police, damaging cruiser

Two other drivers charged in unrelated weekend occurrences
Don't forget to secure your recreational vehicle: OPP

Don't forget to secure your recreational vehicle: OPP

OPP is asking vehicles' owners to think of ways they can secure their property for the summer, which may be left unattended for some time at the cottage or a storage location
Man charged in Tiny Township tractor theft

Man charged in Tiny Township tractor theft

Charges laid hours after theft was reported Thursday