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Roommate accused of stealing pickup truck light bar in Blind River

Roommate accused of stealing pickup truck light bar in Blind River

OPP were told of the incident Wednesday afternoon
Impaired driving charges laid after car gets stuck in snowbank

Impaired driving charges laid after car gets stuck in snowbank

A 49-year-old from Blind River was charged
Victim sprayed with bear mace during altercation in Blind River: OPP

Victim sprayed with bear mace during altercation in Blind River: OPP

One faces assault charges; police say the complaintant was also wanted in connection with a robbery earlier this month
Couple's identity theft scam comes to an end in Wawa bank

Couple's identity theft scam comes to an end in Wawa bank

When officers arrived, the pair had fled the Chapleau bank, but their identity was confirmed on video surveillance cameras
Be on the lookout: OPP searching for wanted federal offender

Be on the lookout: OPP searching for wanted federal offender

Canada-wide warrant issued after offender breaches statutory release
Additional pre-trial date needed for man accused in child abduction

Additional pre-trial date needed for man accused in child abduction

A two-week trial is set for October of 2025
Elliot Lake man arrested after threatening to kill victim and police

Elliot Lake man arrested after threatening to kill victim and police

Police were called to a house on Milliken Road for report of break-and-enter
Elliot Lake cab driver accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old

Elliot Lake cab driver accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old

OPP allege numerous sex offences occurred on multiple occasions since November
Beware of romance scams this Valentine's Day: OPP

Beware of romance scams this Valentine's Day: OPP

Those behind these schemes are increasingly using sophisticated tactics, including artificial intelligence to manipulate victims with fake voices and images
Transport driver's 'bad decision' costs him $2,000, his licence and job

Transport driver's 'bad decision' costs him $2,000, his licence and job

Both readings showed 240 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood