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OPP find stolen car with drunk driver

OPP find stolen car with drunk driver

After reports of a stolen vehicle, OPP in Red Lake not only found the car they were looking for but a driver who appeared to have had too much to drink before getting behind the stolen wheel.
Woman charged in killing of Leslie Moonias

Woman charged in killing of Leslie Moonias

Kirsten Wesley, 20, has been charged with second-degree murder, a day after 20-year-old Leslie Moonias was found dead on McKellar Street.
Truck gets stuck on train tracks, local driver charged

Truck gets stuck on train tracks, local driver charged

A local truck driver didn't read the sign before crossing the train tracks. He became stuck which resulted in major traffic issues in Kenora.
Labour Day drinking, driving nets woman court date

Labour Day drinking, driving nets woman court date

OPP officers in Kenora stopped a vehicle during the Labour Day weekend in the City of Kenora only to discover the woman driving the car seemed to have a bit too much to drink.
Man arrested for stealing cash register

Man arrested for stealing cash register

OPP in Fort Frances began to investigate a report of a break and enter. Officers later arrested a suspect who had stolen a cash register. 
Drowning victim identified: OPP

Drowning victim identified: OPP

Officials with the Greenstone detachment of the OPP have released more details as they continue to investigate the drowning death of 35-year-old Bradley Penner of Nipigon.
Armed robbers strike at Oliver Road Mac's

Armed robbers strike at Oliver Road Mac's

City police are investigating a convenience store robbery that featured two suspects wielding knives.
Glance at Crime: Busy week with 29 assaults, 20 break and enters

Glance at Crime: Busy week with 29 assaults, 20 break and enters

City police responded to more than 285 criminal incidents during the week of Monday, August 29 through Sunday, September 4. Thunder Bay Police Service statistics are made available through crimereports.
Four dead in Wawa crash

Four dead in Wawa crash

WAWA, Ont. – Four people have died following a highway crash near Wawa. Officials with the OPP say the crash took place at about 7:30 a.m. Monday about 20 kilometres west of the Northern Ontario town.
OPP remind motorists to ensure their trip to school is safe

OPP remind motorists to ensure their trip to school is safe

(AURORA, ON.) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Highway Safety Division (HSD) want to remind motorists to ensure their trip back to school is a safe one.
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