OPP

• Evacuations continue as hundreds of wildfires ravage northern Ontario

  OPP said Thursday that they are assisting in evacuation efforts in five communities and First Nations across northwestern Ontario.

  Canada

  Jul 16
  
• 2 arrested after trip-wires found during Ontario break-and-enter investigation

  When OPP attended Parks Canada property in Trenton, Ont., to investigate a recent break and enter, they discovered trip wires that had been set up to deter people from the area.

  Crime

  Jul 15
  
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• Ontarians buying new phones may be targeted in scheme: OPP

  OPP officers said they have received reports of fraudsters contacting victims shortly after a new device is purchased and requesting that the phone be returned.

  Crime

  Jul 14
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• Driver clocked at nearly 200 km/h on Ontario highway: OPP

  An Ontario driver was stopped after travelling 197 km/h in a 100km/h zone, according to the OPP. They now face a licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.

  Crime

  Jul 10
• Canadian fugitive arrested while at the gym in Colombia after 3 years on the run

  The OPP said Arif Jhuman was located and arrested in Medellín by Colombian police.

  Crime

  Jul 10
• Recruit who died in Ontario traffic collision demonstrated ‘unwavering commitment,’ police say

  The police recruit was identified as 27-year-old Tyrone Magbitang in a social media post from the Durham Regional Police Service.

  Canada

  Jul 8
• Outlaw biker who killed 8 Bandidos members in Ontario dies in prison

  Marcel Aravena was convicted of seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of manslaughter as part of the April 2006 slayings.

  Crime

  Jul 3
• Man dies after falling off boat into Peterborough-area river, operator charged

  Police say the boat's operator was arrested after officers determined the group had been drinking, and the operator was later charged.

  Crime

  Jul 1
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• Collision with transport truck sends 3 to hospital with serious injuries

  One person was airlifted to hospital and two others transported by ambulance following a three-vehicle collision involving a transport truck on Highway 10 in Caledon, Ont.

  Canada

  Jun 29
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• Stolen stop signs raise fears of serious crashes in Ontario township

  Police officials in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township are warning that a string of stolen road signs, including stop signs, is creating a growing safety concern for drivers.

  Canada

  Jun 26