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Wanted federal offender known to frequent Midland area

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Midland area

30-year-old currently wanted on a Canada-wide warrant
Two charged after police seize prohibited edged weapons

Two charged after police seize prohibited edged weapons

OPP pulled over a vehicle early Sunday morning to investigate a possible Highway Traffic Act
OPP charging off-road vehicle riders as trails remain closed until May 1

OPP charging off-road vehicle riders as trails remain closed until May 1

24 charges laid since April 12, with Simcoe County trails still being assessed for hazards
Driver and his employer facing charges following crash

Driver and his employer facing charges following crash

Ontario Provincial Police were called to a two-vehicle crash last Thursday in Midland
Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Shelburne-area man, 29, charged with aggravated assault and assault by choking; police believe there could be more victims
OPP reminds boaters to check safety equipment as season about to begin

OPP reminds boaters to check safety equipment as season about to begin

Police also recommend reading Safe Boating Guide on the Transport Canada website
E-bike crash leads to impaired charge for local teen

E-bike crash leads to impaired charge for local teen

Incident occurred Thursday evening in Midland rec centre parking lot
OPP issues warning about fraudulent gaming ads posing as Casino Rama

OPP issues warning about fraudulent gaming ads posing as Casino Rama

The ads direct users to a site associated with WinSpirit Casino which is an unregistered gaming website
Crash closes Hwy. 400 through sections of Barrie, Innisfil

Crash closes Hwy. 400 through sections of Barrie, Innisfil

Emergency crews received the call around 7:30 a.m.; photos from the scene also show an Ornge air ambulance had been dispatched
Driver airlifted to hospital after crash in Orillia (Update)

Driver airlifted to hospital after crash in Orillia (Update)

Sedan T-boned at Highway 12 and Forest Avenue