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Police renew warnings over 'grandparent' and 'emergency' scams

Police renew warnings over 'grandparent' and 'emergency' scams

Fraudsters are targeting seniors by calling and pretending to be a family member in distress, OPP says
OPP on the hunt for Tottenham tire slasher

OPP on the hunt for Tottenham tire slasher

Nottawasaga OPP says incident happened in the early morning hours of Nov. 15 at the Royal Canadian Legion parking lot on Richmond Street East
Police investigating armed home invasion in Bradford

Police investigating armed home invasion in Bradford

Three suspects, one of whom had knife, broke into home Tuesday, South Simcoe police say
Innisfil pair facing slew of charges in car theft investigation

Innisfil pair facing slew of charges in car theft investigation

The pair are facing identity theft charges in addition to the theft of a vehicle
Festive RIDE underway after 45 impaired-related deaths this year

Festive RIDE underway after 45 impaired-related deaths this year

Annual OPP campaign runs until Jan. 1
Driver, truck sought following incident involving cyclist in Innisfil

Driver, truck sought following incident involving cyclist in Innisfil

Police say incident occurred Saturday on Innisfil Beach Road in Alcona
South Simcoe police Festive RIDE campaign underway

South Simcoe police Festive RIDE campaign underway

'Impaired driving plays a role in over 50 per cent of our fatalities locally, higher than the provincial average,' notes staff sergeant
Angus man charged after vehicle drives across lawn, strikes hydrant: OPP

Angus man charged after vehicle drives across lawn, strikes hydrant: OPP

Crash happened last night in Essa Township in the area of Willoughby Road, between Greenwood Drive and 5th Line
Police nab thieves who stole from legion — but medals still missing

Police nab thieves who stole from legion — but medals still missing

Duo broke into the Gravenhurst legion Nov. 20 and stole a quantity of items including irreplaceable First World War and Second World War memorabilia, say OPP
'I get it': Restaurant owner offers to help arrested break-in suspect

'I get it': Restaurant owner offers to help arrested break-in suspect

Tina's Grill owner Sam Saberi wants to help Newmarket man charged in connection with a break-in at his Aurora restaurant; 'People are hungry out there, life is hard,' he says