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OPP concerned about 'notably tragic year on roads'

OPP concerned about 'notably tragic year on roads'

There have been 136 fatal collisions this year, up from 103 at same time last year
Police investigating anti-LGBTQ posters at Midland high schools

Police investigating anti-LGBTQ posters at Midland high schools

Posters reading 'reclaim the rainbow' plastered on both Midland high schools
Police investigating four thefts from vehicles in area

Police investigating four thefts from vehicles in area

Personal property — wallets and purses, mostly — were stolen from unlocked vehicles parked at homes in the Midland, Penetanguishene and Tiny areas
Boating safety a key focus for local OPP's marine unit

Boating safety a key focus for local OPP's marine unit

Southern Georgian Bay officers charged two vessel operators and educated four others that failed to have sufficient life jackets for all persons onboard
Attempted murder charge withdrawn against former Borden soldier

Attempted murder charge withdrawn against former Borden soldier

Father had been accused of trying to kill his baby; Crown says there was 'no reasonable prospect of conviction,' leading to 'very difficult decision' to withdraw charges
UPDATE: SIU investigating self-inflicted gunshot death

UPDATE: SIU investigating self-inflicted gunshot death

Attempts were made to negotiate with the man over several hours, SIU says
Commercial vehicle blitz in Midland leads to 48 charges

Commercial vehicle blitz in Midland leads to 48 charges

Three vehicles removed from road during initiative Thursday
Sex in the city: Orillia man faces charges after romp on front lawn

Sex in the city: Orillia man faces charges after romp on front lawn

Orillia OPP say male, female were engaged in intercourse on a front lawn on Atherley Road; 'It created quite a ruckus in the neighbourhood'
Severn Township man facing impaired, stunt driving charges: OPP

Severn Township man facing impaired, stunt driving charges: OPP

The accused 32-year-old allegedly sped past OPP officers helping a tow truck operator on Highway 400 and now faces multiple charges
Online tip leads to child-pornography charges for area man

Online tip leads to child-pornography charges for area man

City police say devices seized allegedly contained 'hundreds of images of child pornography'