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Brampton man accused in Thessalon child abduction elects for trial by judge

Brampton man accused in Thessalon child abduction elects for trial by judge

Manoj Govindbalunikam was arrested by Sault Ste. Marie OPP in August after allegedly picking up a nine-year-old in Thessalon and taking the boy for ice cream
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Drunk swimmer was wearing only underwear, camouflage lifejacket: OPP

Drunk swimmer was wearing only underwear, camouflage lifejacket: OPP

Officers pull man from Thessalon River 'as he was a definite threat to himself,' police say
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Pair arrested after replica firearm discharged in Massey

Pair arrested after replica firearm discharged in Massey

Manitoulin OPP respond to report of firearm discharged from vehicle towards residence
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OPP reviewing officer's conduct at anti-Trudeau rally

OPP reviewing officer's conduct at anti-Trudeau rally

'The video has raised concerns about professionalism and depicts opinions that are not in line with the OPP’s values,' police agency says
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ATV driver killed in collision died ‘doing what he loved’

ATV driver killed in collision died ‘doing what he loved’

Family has identified victim of Monday's crash north of the city as 34-year-old Christopher McMullin — 'a kind and beloved soul who touched the lives of many'
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Driver of 'suspicious' red truck approaching kids in Desbarats, St. Joseph Island

Driver of 'suspicious' red truck approaching kids in Desbarats, St. Joseph Island

Principal of St. Joseph Island Central School sent an alert Tuesday, warning that one parent reported that the driver 'attempted to coax their children into the truck'
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Wanted federal offender known to frequent Northern Ontario

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Northern Ontario

OPP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Troy Foltz, a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a breach of statutory release
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ATV driver from the Sault killed in crash north of city

ATV driver from the Sault killed in crash north of city

Sault Ste. Marie OPP responded to the incident Monday afternoon
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As weather warms, OPP urges boaters to put safety first

As weather warms, OPP urges boaters to put safety first

Along with checking safety equipment for mould and rips, police also recommend reading Safe Boating Guide on the Transport Canada website
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Driver, 68, suffered ‘medical emergency’ right before fatal Hwy 17 crash

Driver, 68, suffered ‘medical emergency’ right before fatal Hwy 17 crash

OPP responded to deadly collision at White River business Thursday afternoon
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