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New police chief sworn in

New police chief sworn in

Chief Longworth brings with him more than 30-years of policing experience
Police warn of deadly effects from new opioids

Police warn of deadly effects from new opioids

'The Police Service shares a responsibility I believe anyway to its community but to the users inside the community that when we receive knowledge of concerning drugs or concerning trends inside of the community, that we report them properly'
Update: Gun recovered. Satellite tracker finds stolen car. Cops recover drugs and shotgun

Update: Gun recovered. Satellite tracker finds stolen car. Cops recover drugs and shotgun

'It became apparent that a female, who was known to the victim, was at the residence and stole the victim’s wallet, phone, car keys and $200 cash, while the victim was asleep'
Police charge driver with impaired after he failed to stop at a red light

Police charge driver with impaired after he failed to stop at a red light

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2 in North Bay
New technology can foster fraud say OPP

New technology can foster fraud say OPP

Pop-Ups: These are boxes that pop-up on your computer or device screen. They may say you have won a prize or that your computer is infected, along with a toll-free number for you to contact. Clicking on pop-ups may install malicious software or lead you to a fraudulent website
OPP report shuts door on investigation of senior city police officers

OPP report shuts door on investigation of senior city police officers

'The allegations of misconduct against the NBPS officers are unsubstantiated'
Adult at youth activity lucky not to be charged with threatening

Adult at youth activity lucky not to be charged with threatening

An adult who was participating in a youth sporting activity became agitated and was asked to leave the premises. That person was said to have continued to cause a disturbance and uttered threats to another person at the scene
Couple arrested after truck stolen off dealership lot

Couple arrested after truck stolen off dealership lot

Two people arrived at the lot around 10:30 p.m. and stole a 2022 Toyota Tundra Limited double cab
Driver that hit school bus was under suspension

Driver that hit school bus was under suspension

No injuries had been reported to students on the bus or its driver
OPP: Locals charged in cottage break-in owner watched via camera

OPP: Locals charged in cottage break-in owner watched via camera

The owner of the cottage called nearby neighbours who went over and prevented two suspects from leaving until police arrived — a third suspect fled on foot but was located nearby a short time later