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OPP street crime unit nabs two Albertans in drug trafficking probe

OPP street crime unit nabs two Albertans in drug trafficking probe

Police executed search warrants at condo, storage unit and vehicle; SIU invoked its mandate after suspect was injured and taken to area hospital
Area man faces 115 charges in firearms trafficking investigation

Area man faces 115 charges in firearms trafficking investigation

During search of home earlier this week, officers seized 20 firearms, about 5,000 rounds of ammunition, and various prohibited devices including high-capacity magazines
OFM investigators in 'preliminary stages' of Midland fire inquiry

OFM investigators in 'preliminary stages' of Midland fire inquiry

Late Tuesday evening fire left four people homeless and forced some King Street businesses to close Wednesday
'Hostile, extremely violent' woman, 68, damages police cruiser

'Hostile, extremely violent' woman, 68, damages police cruiser

City police were called to a home on Tuesday for an unwanted person; 68-year-old woman arrested at the scene
SIU clears police after man bitten by police dog during arrest dies

SIU clears police after man bitten by police dog during arrest dies

Dale Lewis died nearly a month after arrest following standoff at Midland apartment building; dog's deployment was 'reasonably necessary force,' says SIU
No injuries reported after apartment fire in downtown Midland

No injuries reported after apartment fire in downtown Midland

Cause of late Tuesday night fire still under investigation; Ontario Fire Marshal’s office contacted
Christian Island resident charged in recent OPP investigations

Christian Island resident charged in recent OPP investigations

OPP say officers seized fentanyl, bank cards and lottery tickets during the arrest
Pilot uninjured after crashing plane into Springwater field

Pilot uninjured after crashing plane into Springwater field

Police report the plane caught fire but was doused by firefighters at the scene
Military service medals stolen from home in Grey County

Military service medals stolen from home in Grey County

Cash, coin collection, jewelry and military medals stolen from Chatsworth home this week
Olando Brown inquest opens with testimony from police sergeant

Olando Brown inquest opens with testimony from police sergeant

'I feel for Olando Brown. I had known him for about 10 years. He was always pleasant with us, joked around,' says police sergeant